Motor Union Car Badge

Motor Union First vehicle type. 7.7" tall (196 mm) First issued in 1907 (see previous image) but with the additional wings issued to the first 3000 badge owners because of a design disagreement with the newly formed Automobile Association's Stenson Cooke type badge (1906) This early example has wording on the inner wheel on both sides of the badge. The wings were issued in very late December 1907 or Janruary 1908. These particular wings were neved fitted. Numbered 1555. Manufactured by D George Collins,118 Newgate Street EC (London) See previous image.