Original Brooklands BARC Members' Car Badge. 1930s(Chris Balm Early Aviation & Motoring Items)

Original Brooklands BARC Members' Car Badge. 1930s

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Rare, original "Brooklands Automobile Racing Club" member's car badge, dating from the 1930s.

This very attractive badge is made from chrome plated brass and is decorated with multicoloured enamel. The front bears the image of two racing cars speeding along the circuit's banking, under the 'Member's' bridge. The reverse is stamped, "This Badge is the Property of the Brooklands Automobile Racing Club", with the number, "385" and is also marked with the makers name, "Spencer, London". Currently mounted on to a bakelite base (which can be easily removed). Height (not including base or bolt) : 95mm. Good condition (some wear to plating and minor chipping to enamel).

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-281

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