Circa 1910s Touring Club of France (TCF) Bicycling/Tourism Association Member Badge

This is a circa 1910s member badge for the Touring Club of France (TCF). The TCF was primarily a bicycling association, but essentially became a pioneer bureau of tourism through its promotion of everything from maps to camping to road signage. The club was around from 1890 until 198The badge is a nice spoked wheel with the letters TCF in blue, white and red enamel.

Circa 1910s.

Approximately 1-1/16" in diameter.

Nickel-plated brass; enamel.

Vertical safety-style pin.

None.

This is from a large collection of travel items that we will be listing over the next few months. ebay VEX93 LEHX8/12

7+ (Very Fine+): The badge shows only light wear and tarnish; all enamel is intact.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.