Monza Autodroma Badge

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Name/Title

Monza Autodroma Badge

Entry/Object ID

2024.14.22

Description

The image depicts a shield-like emblem with a blue background divided into four sections containing unique symbols. The upper left section shows a circular logo with a red cross and surrounding crown; the upper right section has a crest with similar features; the lower left bears a snake entwined with a cross on a shield, and the lower right displays "A.C.I." within a diamond shape. The emblem is bordered by a silver frame inscribed with "MONZA AUTODROMO," the 3.6-mile race track built near Monza, Italy, in 1922. the A.C.I. in the badge stands for the Automobile Club d'Italia. The A.C.I. became a national club in 1927, but its roots go back to 1898.

Use

Mounted on the radiator of a car to show affiliation to the races at the Monza track.

Collection

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

Category

Automobilia

Acquisition

Accession

2024.14

Source or Donor

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone

Dimensions

Height

7.2 cm

Width

6 cm

Diameter

5.8 cm

Location

Wooden Display Box

DB3

Second Floor

Simeone Library