1934 Brooklands Member's Lapel Badge (Chris Balm Vintage Aviation & Motoring Items)

Original 1934 Enamel Brooklands Racing Circuit Member's Lapel Badge

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Original 1934 Enamel Brooklands Racing Circuit Member's Lapel Badge (Front & Reverse)

Original "Brooklands Automobile Racing Club" member's lapel badge dating from 1934.

Attractive gilt brass lapel badge decorated with orange and black enamel. The front bears the initials "BARC" (Brooklands Automobile Racing Club) and the date, "1934". The reverse is signed, "Brooklands Automobile Club" and is stamped with the number, "1339". It is also marked with the makers name, "W. O. Lewis (Badges) Ltd., Birmingham". The badge is suspended from a chord. Width : 35mm. Very good condition.

Brooklands was the world's first purpose built motor racing circuit. It was built in Weybridge, Surrey, England, and opened on 28th June 1907. It was the home to many important events including three successful World Land Speed Record attempts. It closed at the outbreak of war in 1939 when it's grounds were taken over by the aircraft manufacturer Vickers.

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Brooklands

Inventory No. M-10

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