Indianapolis Motor Speeday 1948 Pin

Object/Artifact

-

Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

Name/Title

Indianapolis Motor Speeday 1948 Pin

Entry/Object ID

2024.14.23

Description

This badge is a pit badge from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 1948, featuring a pair of detailed wings flanking an upright tire labeled "MOTOR" at the center, inscribed with "INDIANAPOLIS" on the left wing, and "SPEEDWAY" on the right, while the year 1948 is shown the numbers "19" and "48" flank the tire base. Below is a rectangular plaque displaying the number "532."

Use

The wearer of the badge would be given access to the Pit area at the Indianapolis 500.

Collection

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder Collection, Simeone - Automobilia

Category

Automobilia, Indianapolis 500

Acquisition

Accession

2024.14

Source or Donor

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Bastian Brother Co.

Date made

1948

Dimensions

Height

2.8 cm

Width

5.5 cm

Diameter

5.8 cm

Location

Wooden Display Box

DB3

Second Floor

Simeone Library

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent