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The heraldry you describe matches the Province of Imperia very well. The shield combines the arms of the former cities and territories that became the Province of Imperia in 1923:
Upper left: Red field with four gold towers (Oneglia)
Lower left: White field with a green tree
Right half: A gold lion holding a palm tree, representing the Riviera and the Sanremo/Porto Maurizio area.
That distinctive lion with the palm tree makes the Imperia badge easy to recognize and gives it excellent collector appeal.
Title
Vintage Automobile Club Imperia Italy Auto Badge Enamel Emblem ACI Car Grille Original
DescriptionVintage Automobile Club Imperia Enamel Automobile Badge
Original vintage Automobile Club Imperia (ACI) automobile grille badge from Italy.
This authentic provincial badge represents the Automobile Club Imperia, one of the regional clubs of the Automobile Club d\'Italia (ACI). Expertly crafted in heavy cast brass with richly colored fired enamel, the badge features the historic coat of arms of the Province of Imperia beneath a civic mural crown and surrounded by the classic ACI gear-wheel border.
The detailed heraldic shield includes:
Four gold towers on a red field
A green tree on a white field
A gold lion grasping a palm tree, symbolizing the Ligurian Riviera
Originally mounted to the grille or bumper of a member\'s automobile, these badges served as symbols of both club membership and regional pride during the golden age of Italian motoring.
A beautiful addition to any collection of Italian automobilia, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Fiat, Lancia, Maserati, or vintage European automobile badges.
Condition
Very good vintage condition with bright original fired enamel and attractive brass patina. Light wear consistent with age and prior use. Mounting hardware remains attached on the reverse. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the 2½–2¾ inches (64–70 mm) in diameter.
Why It Matters
The Automobile Club Imperia serves the Province of Imperia on the Ligurian coast as part of the nationwide Automobile Club d\'Italia (ACI). The province is famous for its Mediterranean coastline, olive groves, flowers, and historic motoring routes along the Italian Riviera. Its richly detailed heraldic badge is among the more visually interesting provincial ACI emblems, combining exceptional Italian enamel craftsmanship with distinctive regional symbolism.
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