Mercedes - Benz Grill Badges

Object/Artifact

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Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

Name/Title

Mercedes - Benz Grill Badges

Entry/Object ID

2024.14.243

Description

These grill badges were used between 1926 and 1933, when Mercedes changed its logo. They did and still keep the three-point star. They were made to conform to the radiator's angular shape.

Collection

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

Category

Automobilia, Mercedes-Benz AG

Acquisition

Accession

2024.14

Source or Donor

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1926 - circa 1933

Dimensions

Diameter

7.9 cm

Diameter

5.5 cm

Diameter

6.4 cm

Location

Wooden Display Box

DB28

Second Floor

Simeone Library

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair