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AC Owners Club Forum => General Forum => Topic started by: 66er on December 27, 2016, 09:59:51

Title: Badge
Post by: 66er on December 27, 2016, 09:59:51

Hello all.
   I am not an owner so need your input.
   Can anyone enlighten me regarding this little badge I have had knocking around my toolbox.
   Is it tat for recycling, or usable on a vehicle?
   Thanks.
   (http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p518/andrejuan/IMG_0023_zpsahzm6wsx.jpg) (http://s1153.photobucket.com/user/andrejuan/media/IMG_0023_zpsahzm6wsx.jpg.html)
   (http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p518/andrejuan/IMG_0024_zpsctsi5ecq.jpg) (http://s1153.photobucket.com/user/andrejuan/media/IMG_0024_zpsctsi5ecq.jpg.html)

Title: Badge
Post by: BE774 on December 27, 2016, 19:32:26

It appears to be a bonnet badge fitted to many AC vehicles from the 1930s to the 1970s and should be about 2" across (but I can measure one if yours is very different). They have a relatively small value because it looks as though it would need rechroming before use. An owner needing one would probably pay £8-10. You could advertise it on here for offers, or try your luck on eBay. Thanks for asking and I hope that helps.

Title: Badge
Post by: 66er on December 28, 2016, 18:01:06

Thank you for that information, the size is right and it is possibly brass?  I didn't know if they were chromed or enamelled,
   however, I can now pass it on and not discard it.
   Thanks again.

Title: Badge
Post by: BE774 on December 28, 2016, 20:58:35

I believe all were chromed but some pre-war ones were also enamelled.