"Keep The Tradition Alive"
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Motoring had started in earnest in the early days of the 20th Century. It was natural for car owners to form themselves into clubs, and there were good reasons. The condition of the road was abysmal at best, and only by some form of united pressure could motorists hope for improvement. The main reason behind the formation of these early organizations was to make a stand against the antagonism shown to motorists by the public at large, the legislators and by the Police whose attitude was nothing short of outright hostility. This was particularly true in Great Britain, because in 1865, the Locomotives on Highways Act restricted mechanically propelled vehicles to a maximum speed of 5 mph on country roads and 2.5 mph in built-up areas. The act required three drivers for each vehicle. Two to travel in the vehicle and one to walk ahead carrying a red flag. (The Red Flag Act) This act was repealed in 1896 when the speed limit was raised to 14 mph.
The "Red Flag Act" was repealed after nearly two decades of strong support from horse interests. Horse-less vehicles were now free to travel faster than walking pace. The Royal Automobile Club was founded, and the first RAC London to Brighton run was held to celebrate the new era of speed. Car badges were introduced by the Automobile Association in March of 1906 to identify members and warn them of police speed traps up ahead. If the road was clear of police, the AA man would salute the driver if his vehicle displayed an AA badge. This practice was continued until the late 1960s. Car badges have made a comeback in recent years, and rapidly continue to become more popular as a way to dress up a car and show pride in club membership.
The start of it all: the original brass AA badge. Our jewelry quality Car badges are a great way to dress up your car |
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These badges look great mounted on a walnut plaque in your office or den. |
A custom made car badge can be a significant source of income for your club.
The club orders the badges. Then, (if they so choose) the club makes a profit
by selling the badges to the members, or anyone willing to support the club.
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I sincerely believe we offer the finest car badges in the world. Every badge is fully guaranteed by the manufacturer against faulty workmanship and materials.
These badges are manufactured by a 103 year old jewelry company in the Philippines, T.R. Santi and Sons. The company is also one of the largest ring makers in the world. (We never use manufactures in China, India or Pakistan.) Our badges are 3 inches wide and a "hefty" 1/8 inch thick solid brass and inlaid with cloisonne colors, then coated with a clear coat of epoxy that makes them impervious to the elements. They will not dull, flake, or fade. We also offer several finishes for your custom car badge: antiqued brass finish, 22 karat gold plated, chrome plated and more. Cloisonne on brass emblems were used on most cars until the 1940's. They continued to be used on some expensive American cars for several years. Foreign sports cars still use them routinely. Cloisonne badges can be found on the radiator grille, headlight bars, side mounts, and in the interior as well. Cloisonne is also used in many types of jewelry.
Please feel free to contact the following references. These are just a few of the many clubs for which we have made car badge |
Atlanta Jaguar SocietyBritish Car Club of Northeast PABritish Sports Car Club, LtdBuick Club of America LA Chapter
Cadillac La Salle Club
Carolinas Austin-HealyChris-Craft Commander ClubConnecticut MG Club Ltd.
Corvette Club of AmericaCragar IndustriesDelorean Owners ClubDurant Car ClubFactory Five RacingGold Coast Touring ClubGrand Canyon Javelina - 100Gulf Coast Model A CluGull Wing Group Int'l.Hummer HappeningJaguar Club of North AmericJaguar Owners North AmericanLiberty MotorsportsLong Island PackardsMercedes 170 220 ClubMG of OhioMGs of Baltimore, Ltd.Mid Maine Sports Car ClubMinis On The DragonMorgan Sports Car ClubMustang Club of OhioMustang Owners Club SE MichiganNorth American MGB RegisterNorth Florida British Motoring ClubNorth Georgia Jaguar ClubNorthern California CorvettesNorthwest British ClassicsPorsche 365 Club Inc.Porsche 914Club.comSoutheast British Motorcar OwnersSpyderclubTD Replica.comTeam ScioNRGTen Year LatesThe Quail Motorsports GatheringThunderbird clubTown and Country Owners RegistryToyota - ScionVespastics Scooter ClubVintage Automobile Touring ClubVintage SAAB Club of North America
Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Cars
To contact the above organizations for reference, their contact person's email is listed on the "Hemmings Motor News" web site.
We consider our clients to be the sole owner of their car badge design. To help keep their badges out of the hands |
How To Order Car Badges
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We also need to know: 1. The size of the badges you want. (3 inches is standard.) Our badges are a hefty 1/8 inch thick (12 ga.), unless a different gauge is specified. 2. The preferred method of mounting the badge on the car. Bolt onto the grill or affixed elsewhere on the car with automotive two sided tape that will not harm the finish. 3. The colors you prefer. (Up to four colors without an additional charge.) Here is a PANTONE COLOR CHART. If your club does not have a logo, our artists can design one for your approval at no charge to you. Any size or shape you choose. Just give us a few of your ideas and some details of what you want and we will take it from there. After we receive the $100.00 mold charge and have some idea as to what you want, we will send you a picture for your approval. After you approve the picture, we will start the mold process to make your prototype. This "prototype" is yours to keep. If you are not completely satisfied with our finished product, or you find the same to not be in accordance with the approved design, you may return the sample within 30 days for a full refund. |
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STEP 2: Manufacturing 1. A computer-generated drawing is fed onto our automated pattern cutter. This ensures that no discrepancy occurs between the approved design, and our engraver's artistic interpretation. What is drawn and submitted will be exactly what you get. 2. The approved design will be broken down to a computer-generated blueprint, this in turn will be used as a pattern for mold making.
3. Actual mold work begins. 4. A slab of modeling clay is pressed against the negative. This creates an imprint of the final product.
5) The clay imprint is reviewed by no less than three craftsmen. This is actually redundant but we really wouldn't want to stamp our hallmark onto anything that is less than perfect. (There is a lifetime guarantee against workmanship defects.) 6) Mold is de-burred and polished to ensure that no "noise" such as hairline cracks, dimples, and irregularities are transfered onto the finished product.
7) The finished and approved metal mold is heat-treated, a necessary step before it can be subjected to pressures of up to 50 tones per square inch. 8) The mold is again cleaned, polished, and checked for defects. 9) Once the mold passes our scrutiny, stamping begins. 10) Stamped 1/8" thick pieces are cut to shape and de-burred. 11) Rough polishing is then done.
12) Finishing options such as cloisonne, electroplating, engraving, etc. are then applied. 13) Final polishing and cleaning is done at this time. 14) Each piece is checked for minute defects. Small errors that are nearly invisible to the naked eye are rectified. 15) Finally, each badge receives a clear coat of epoxy to make it impervious to the elements.
STEP 3: Purchasing MINIMUM ORDER: 40 Badges PROCEDURE: When we receive your $100 refundable deposit, we start a file and keep in close contact by email. At this point we will assist in the design at no extra charge, if requested. Questions are usually answered the same day. TIME REQUIRED: The prototype sample takes four weeks (sometimes less) and the finished order takes another six weeks. PLEASE NOTE: We often get requests to meet a certain deadline because of an upcoming club event. We have never missed a deadline. However, we can not, be responsible for delays in delivery caused by canceled air flights, customs inspections, drug inspections, explosives checks, terrorist alerts, natural disasters, etc. We can not guarantee a delivery date. PAYMENT: Payment in full is required with orders of 99 pieces or less. For orders of 100 or more, 50% is required with the order. The balance is due in full before delivery. Please pay by check. There is a $100.00 limit for PayPal. |
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40 to 69 ..................$25.00 each
70 to 99 ..................$22.50 each
100 to 500 ...............$20.00 each
Arnold R. Brown
902 McLendon Drive
Frederick, Maryland 21702
Motoring had started in earnest in the early days of the 20th. Century. It was natural for car owners to form themselves into clubs, and there were good reasons. The condition of the road was abysmal at best, and only by some form of united pressure could motorists hope for improvement.
The main reason behind the formation of these early organizations was to make a stand against the antagonism shown to motorists by the public at large, the legislators and by the Police whose attitude was nothing short of outright hostility.
This was particularly true in Great Britain, because in 1895, the Locomotives on Highways Act restricted mechanically propelled vehicles to a maximum speed of six kilometers(about 5 mph) per hour on country roads and three kilometers (about 2 mph) per hour in built-up areas.
Car badges were introduced by the Automobile Association in March, 1906 to identify members and warn them of police speed traps up ahead. If the road was clear of police, the AA man would salute the driver if his vehicle displayed an AA badge. The practice was continued until the late 1960s.
These carbadges are made with 1/8 inch thick bright brass, which is then plated with chrome, or 22 karat gold and is inlaid with cloisonne colors. Cloisonne is hard fired glass (it is really a true glass and not porcelain).
This kind of emblem was used on almost all cars until the 1940's. They continued to be used on some expensive American cars for several years. Foreign sports cars continue to use them routinely. Cloisonne carbadges can be found on the radiator grille, headlight bars, side mounts, and in the interior as well. Cloisonne is also found in many types of jewelry.
