Rare 1940 AAA Race Mechanician Lapel Badge # 269 by Balfour

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  • Rare 1940 AAA Race Mechanician Lapel Badge # 269 by Balfour
  • Rare 1940 AAA Race Mechanician Lapel Badge # 269 by Balfour
  • Rare 1940 AAA Race Mechanician Lapel Badge # 269 by Balfour
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a Rare 1940 AAA Race Mechanician Lapel Badge # 269 by Balfour.

The 1940 AAA Championship Car season consisted of three races, beginning in Speedway, Indiana on May 30 and concluding in Syracuse, New York on September There was also one non-championship event in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. The AAA National Champion was Rex Mays, and the Indianapolis 500 winner was Wilbur Shaw.

VINTAGE:

1940

SIZE:

Approximately: 1/2" in height x 5/8" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Gilt brass, enamel.

ATTACHMENT:

Single screw post with disc backing.

MARKINGS:

L.G. BALFOUR. CO. (Image 2)
269 (Image 3)

ITEM NOTES:

This is from an Automobile Racing, Manufacturing Companies collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEV09 LCGEX12/15/25

CONDITION:

6 (Fine+): The badge shows moderate wear, and hairline cracks on enamel, overall, it is in fine condition.

GUARANTEE:

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

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