Mercedes-Benz Hood Ornament

Object/Artifact

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Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

Name/Title

Mercedes-Benz Hood Ornament

Entry/Object ID

2024.14.54

Description

The image depicts a close-up view of a three-pointed star within a circle, symbolizing the Mercedes-Benz brand. It appears to be a casting before cleanup and chrome plating. We have two of these in the display box.

Use

When completed this would be proudly mounted on the hood of new Mercedes-Benz automobiles.

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 1980 - circa 1990

Dimensions

Height

6.3 cm

Width

4.4 cm

Location

Wooden Display Box

DB6

Second Floor

Simeone Library

Condition

Overall Condition

Good