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RARE 1914 NEW YORK Automobile AUTO SHOW Buttonhole Badge #4382 Whitehead & Hoag Co.
• Approximately 15/16" high x 3/4" wide.
• Made by Whitehead & Hoag Co.
This rare 1914 New York Automobile Auto Show Buttonhole Badge #4382 is a valuable addition to any collection. Made by the Whitead & Hoag Co. in Newark, New Jersey in the United States, this badge is a piece of automobilia history. The badge features a driver who resembles "Mercury" wearing a hat with wings on the front and the Whitehead & Hoag company stamp on the back. It is a unique representation of the automobile industry in the early 1900s.
The badge is perfect for collectors of transportation memorabilia or those interested in the history of the automobile industry and early auto shows. Its rarity and unique design make it a must-have item for any serious collector. Add this piece of history to your collection today!
* This badge was saleed off in 2017 and advertised as an automobile racing participant badge. I've never seen this New York badge anywhere else but I have seen ones from the Chicago Auto Shows that have the same driver with minor differences in the background design. It is more likely that this is an auto show badge from the 1914 New York Auto Show that was held at the Grand Central Palace that year than that of a race participant but I can't eliminate the possibility. Either way, this is an amazing find for any collector. Don't miss your chance to add this to your collection.
* Item is in good Antique Condition. It has wear. Please see photos for details.
