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1. 2013.42.11 - Ornament, Vehicle

   Brass and enamel car badge for a later model Cord automobile 1929-1931. The emblem is a modification of the coat of arms of the Scottish Mackorda family. The background is black enamel. Hearts and arrows on the white enamel horizontal stripes. The Cord was modeled after the Duesenberg and was produced in the US from 1929-1932 and 1936-1937. Excellent condiiton. Location: Museum storage or display.

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2. 2013.42.110 - Ornament, Vehicle

   Metal and enamel round car badge for a DORT auto manufactured in Flint, MI from 1915-1924. This car had 4 different models. The badge is 2" in diameter with a dark blue enamel circle in the center. Within the circle are white enamel letters: DORT. The outer rim is white enamel with metal laurel leaves and the name of Flint, Michigan. The surface is scratched with enamel missing in on place. Good condition. Location: Museum storage or di...

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3. 2013.42.111 - Ornament, Vehicle

   Brass and cloisonné round radiator badge for a Gardner automobile enamel It was manufactured in St. Louis by the Gardner Motor Car Col from 1919-1931. The cars were assembled in the old St. Louis Chevrolet plant. Round badge, 1 7/8" diameter. In center is a black enamel capital "G" with the Gardner family coat of arms superimposed. The coat of arms has griffins on either side of the shield. Enamel missing at the top of the G. Rim is dented...

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4. 2013.42.112 - Ornament, Vehicle

   Nash built LaFayette auto emblem. LaFayette Motors Corporation was started in 1919 in Indianapolis and was named after the Marquis de la Fayette. Innovations include the first electric clock in an auto. The company was purchased in 1924 by Nash. Badge is 3" long with an oval profile portrait of LaFayette. The background of the portrait is black enamel, and the portrait itself is sparkly copper colored enamel. Below the portrait is the name ...

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5. 2013.42.113 - Ornament, Vehicle

   Rectangular metal and enamel car badge for a Jewett automobile. The Jewett was built by the Paige-Detroit Motor Car Co. from 1922-1926. The car was named after the company's president, H.M. Jewett. Embedded in the dashboard of every Jewett was an amulet, visible on the passenger side as a dash plate. Harry's wife was something of a spiritual list, and these amulets were purported to have mystical power that protected the occupants. The badge...

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6. 2013.42.114 - Ornament, Vehicle

   Steel and enamel hood emblem for a Kaiser automobile dated 1946-1949. Kaiser Motors, Willow Run, Mi was founded by Henry J. Kaiser and Joe Frayer in hopes of breaking the Big Three's stronghold on the US auto industry. Kaiser Motors operated from 1946-1953. The badge is shield shaped and large, 3 ½ X 5 ½". The top has a background of Kelly green striated enamel with a large steel K superimposed. The bottom half has a black enamel background ...

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7. 2013.42.115 - Ornament, Vehicle

   Steel and lacquer hood emblem from a Kaiser auto dated 1949-1953. Kaiser Motors, Willow Run, Mi was founded by Henry J. Kaiser and Joe Frayer in hopes of breaking the Big Three's stronghold on the US auto industry. Kaiser Motors operated from 1946-1953. The badge is shield shaped and measures 3 ¾ X 4". The top has a large steel K. At one time, the background was painted with black paint. Most of the paint is missing. The bottom half has a ...

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8. 2013.42.116 - Ornament, Vehicle

   Cloisonne and brass Dodge Straight 8 radiator emblem from the early 1930's. The Straight 8 engine was used in luxury Dodges as well as Chryslers and DeSotos due to the engine's smooth-running characteristics. The badge is mounted on wood. Light blue enamel letters, DB are at the top with a light blue enamel 8 at the bottom. In the center is a circular Dodge brothers emblem done in two colors of blue enamel and brass trim. A few small chips i...

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9. 2013.42.117 - Ornament, Vehicle

   Cloisonne and zinc radiator cap for a 1925 Peerless automobile. Peerless Motor Car Co. of Cleveland began making 2-cylinder cars in 1902. By 1905 they were manufacturing luxury cars. The Depression brought the end of the Peerless automobiles, and the last one was produced in 1931. The badge is circular with a 2 ¼" diameter. The outer metal rim has a modified Greek key design. The center has ribbed green enamel with a large brass eagle perch...

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10. 2013.42.118 - Ornament, Vehicle

    Zinc car emblem mounted on wood. Badge is from the Cleveland Motor Car Co. and was producing autos from 1904-1909. The car was advertised as "the car without one weak spot." The auto cost between $3500 and $4000 depending on body equipment. The badge resembles a bow tie, and is 3" long. The background is painted with raised letters spelling the company name. Good condition. Location: Museum storage or display.

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11. 2013.42.119 - Ornament, Vehicle

    Steel auto emblem from a Viking car manufactured by the Oldsmobile division of General Motors from 1929-1931. Only about 8000 of these cars were produced. The badge is circular with an outer rim of black enamel. It has a diameter of 2 3/8". The center circle is texturized copper with a thin white enamel ring. In the center is a steel chevron. Excellent condition. Location: Museum storage or display

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12. 2013.42.12 - Ornament, Vehicle

    Brass automobile emblem for a Flanders 20, a 4-cylinder car built in Detroit from 1910-1913. The emblem is brass letters with scrolls through the number 20. The logo measures 8 3/4 inches across. It has mounting holes. Excellent condition. Location: Museum storage or display.

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13. 2013.42.120 - Ornament, Vehicle

    Metal and enamel radiator badge for a Star automobile produce by Durant Motors from 1922-1928. The Star was also known as the "Star Car" and was an assembled car built from parts supplied by various outside companies. The badge is circular with a 2 3/8" diameter. The white center star and outside rim appear to have been retouched with paint. Fair condition. Location: Museum storage or display.

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14. 2013.42.121 - Ornament, Vehicle

    Circular, cloissone and copper radiator emblem for an Overland Whippet, produced from 1926-1928 in Toledo, OH. Badge has swirled copper center with the word Overland done in blue enamel and the word Whippet done in white enamel. The background is sparkly red enamel. Surface of the badge is curved. 1 5/8" diameter. Excellent condition. Location: Museum storage or display.

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15. 2013.42.122 - Ornament, Vehicle

    Steel and enamel circular radiator emblem for a Franklin automobile about 1928-1930. The Franklin Automobile Company produced luxury cars from 1902-1934 in Syracuse, NY. The badge has a diameter of 2: with a dimpled steel center. Across the middle, in script lettering done in enamel is the company name. The rim is black enamel. Excellent condition. Location: Museum storage or display.

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16. 2013.42.123 - Ornament, Vehicle

    Oval brass radiator emblem for a Whippet 6 commercial truck manufactured by Willy's-Overland Motors, Toledo, OH. 1929-1931. 2 ¼ X 1 ¼". Name Whippet is in raised letters on a bar across the center. Background is ribbed. Good condition. Location: Museum storage or display

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17. 2013.42.124 - Ornament, Vehicle

    Hexagonal brass radiator cover from Brush Motor Co. (Brush Runabout Co.) of Detroit. The company was founded in 1907 by Alanson Partridge Brush and produced a light runabout auto on a wooden chassis. The company produced about 13,250 cars by the time it closed in 1913. In 1912, Sid Ferguson drove a Brush across the Australian continent from west to east, becoming the first person to do so. The cap is 1 ½ X 1 5/8". Raised letters spell the na...

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18. 2013.42.125 - Ornament, Vehicle

    Oval enamel and metal radiator emblem mounted on wood. Oakland was manufactured by the Oakland Motors Division of General Motors Corp. The company started with 2-cylinder engines and eventually introduced a V8 engine in 1916. This cap dates from 1916-1925. The slogan "True Blue Oakland" was used, inspired by the quick-drying bright blue automotive lacquer used on the cars. The emblem has a background of bright blue enamel with a white stripe ...

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19. 2013.42.126 - Ornament, Vehicle

    Oval brass and enamel radiator emblem mounted on wood. 1926-1928 Oakland automobile. Oakland was manufactured by the Oakland Motors Division of General Motors Corp. 2 ¼ X 1 ½". Brass rim with relief sculpture of oak leaves and an acorn. Center is dark blue enamel with the name Oakland in white enamel. Surface is scratched, but enamel is intact. Good condition. Location: Museum storage or display.

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20. 2013.42.127 - Ornament, Vehicle

    Cloisonne radiator badge for an Erskine automobile produced by Studebaker from 1927-1930. This car was conceived for the European market but did not do well there. Model 53 was continued as Studebaker 6. The badge is circular, 1 7/8" in diameter. The background is dark blue enamel with white enamel trim. Across the center, done in white enamel is the name "Erskine." Above and below the company name are shamrocks done in white enamel. Ename...

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