Rare, Early Brooklands Racing Circuit Guest's Badge. 1914 (Chris Balm Early Aviation & Motoring Items)

Rare, Early Brooklands Racing Circuit Guest's Badge. 1914

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Rare, Early Brooklands Racing Circuit Guest's Badge. 1914

Rare, original war time "Brooklands Automobile Racing Club" guests lapel badge (pin) dating from 1914.

This early, attractive gilt brass badge (pin) decorated with black enamel and was made for the club's 1914 season, only seven years after the opening of the circuit. The front bears the initials "BARC" (Brooklands Automobile Racing Club) and the date, "1914". The reverse is stamped with the number, "1416" and is also marked with the makers name, "Dobson, 200 Picadilly. W. ". The badge is mounted on a brooch pin fastener. 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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