Description
1930's American Motorcycle Association (AMA) 1st year member lapel pin. The AMA began in 1924 in Ohio. The pin is a curved triangle fantastically enameled in black with a yellow, red, and green swirl at its center and the letters "AMA" in each of the corners. The pin's design is based upon an ancient Buddhist symbol.
VINTAGE:Circa 1930's.
SIZE:Approximately 9/16" x ".
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt brass, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with a "C" type catch.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a motorcycle collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEX16 LCEX8/16 SCEX02/19
CONDITION:6 (Fine+): The lapel pin shows moderate wear, much of the gilt brass and enamel details remain intact, although there is a tiny chip in the enamel. Overall fine condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.