Rare Early Brooklands Racing Circuit Guests Badge. 1911 (Chris Balm Vintage Aviation & Motoring Items)

Rare Early Brooklands Racing Circuit Guests Badge. 1911

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Rare Early Brooklands Racing Circuit Guests Badge. 1911

Rare, original "Brooklands Automobile Racing Club" guests lapel badge (pin) dating from 1911.

This early, attractive gilt brass badge (pin) decorated with blue enamel and was made for the club's 1911 season, only four years after the opening of the circuit. The front bears the initials "BARC" (Brooklands Automobile Racing Club) and the date, "1911". The reverse is stamped with the number, "1732" and is also marked with the makers name, "Dobson, 200 Piccadilly. W. ". The badge is mounted on a brooch pin fastener. Width : 41mm. Excellent 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-207

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