Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Five Vintage

A Collection of Five Vintage British Automotive Radiator Grille Badges - A collection of five vintage automotive radiator grille badges, primarily of British origin and dating from the mid-20th century. The assembly includes a diamond-shaped Royal Automobile Club (RAC) badge featuring a central crown and monogram set against a red textured translucent background, with a blue-painted reverse and mounting hardware. Also included is an Automobile Association (AA) badge with a yellow plastic insert, winged top, and a lower tab stamped with a London address and serial number 0P29797. A circular Merchant Navy badge is present, featuring an enameled crest, naval crown, and laurel wreaths. The lot further contains a shield-shaped badge for the APV Motoring Section, attributed to the Aluminium Plant and Vessel Company, with a green enamel field and crossed checkered flags. Completing the group is a square badge displaying the Rediffusion corporate logo of figures in a tug-of-war formation on a red field. The badges are constructed from materials including chrome-plated metal, brass, enamel, and plastic. Height: 7.5 cm to 13 cm approximately.