Automobile Companies Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1930s or World War II stick pin for Auto Union (Audi). The Auto Union was formed from the merger of four companies in 193The current Audi logo of four interlocking circles is derived from this four-entity collaboration...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1950s work jacket of gabardine wool construction. It was originally used at a Chevrolet dealership in North Quincy, Ma. which is south of Boston. VINTAGE: Circa 1950s. SIZE: Not labeled but it appears to be 38-40. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is an old Studebaker radiator badge. The design of the badge is a spoked wheel in multi-colored enamel with a STUDEBAKER banner across its front. VINTAGE: Circa 1910s-1920s. SIZE: Approximately 1-1/4" in height and 1-5/8" in width...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1920s automobile radiator badge by Auld Co. for Rickenbacker-Berks Motor Company. Rickenbacker was the leading United States ace of World War I, and designed the famous Hat-in-the-Ring logo that the 94th Aero Squadron used in the war...

ARTIFACT: This is an old Dodge Brothers radiator badge from Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1900, the Dodge Brothers' company went through many changes and is now a brand sold by Chrysler Group. The badge shows the Star of David at center set against...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1920s Buick radiator badge enameled in blue and white with BUICK jauntily scripted against an outlined rectangle. VINTAGE: Circa 1920s. SIZE: Approximately 1-1/2" in height and 1-7/8" in width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Plated...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful and stunning 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Factory Meistertour (Champions' Tour) trophy. The tour lasted from April 3 until April 9 and went from Stuttgart to Rothenburg. The glass panel is tinted slightly green and sits on a...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950s Chevrolet approved mechanic lapel pin. The pin is by Gordon B. Miller Company of Cincinnati, Ohio and has a blue enameled "bowtie" at its center. VINTAGE: Circa 1950s. SIZE: Approximately 1/2" square. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is an early 1920s lapel pin for Willys-Overland Automobile Company from Toledo, Ohio. Willys would later be the company selected by the government to produce the JEEP for use in World War II. The pin is oval and boldly enameled in red,...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1950s Italian-made Ferrari lapel pin in 800 silver. The pin is graced with an enameled crest showing stripes in the colors of the Italian flag at top, as well as the black "prancing horse" emblem with the letters SF (for Scuderia...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1928 "Studebaker Sheriff" badge with painted accents. The name Studebaker was trusted enough in the 1920s for over 80% of the counties in Arizona to issue the cars to their sheriffs. VINTAGE: Circa 1928. SIZE: Approximately 2-3/4"...

ARTIFACT: This is a diamond-shaped badge for the German automobile company, Opel, founded in 186The enamel was done in beautiful blue and green and is quite Art Deco in design. VINTAGE: Circa early 1900s-1910s. SIZE: Approximately 1-1/8" in height and...