Product Description: A very attractive ADAC Motor Sports Badge in Bronze, produced for the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club. This example is unmarked, as commonly encountered, and measures 53 mm x 48 mm and made of tombak. The obverse displays crisp detail with excellent definition to the wreath and central ADAC emblem, retaining its original bronze finish with no signs of polishing or cleaning.
The reverse is fitted with the correct needle pin fastener, intact and fully functional. Overall, the badge presents in near mint condition, showing only the lightest handling marks consistent with age.
A sharp, well-preserved example of this classic German motorsports award, ideal for collectors of Third Reich-era automotive, sports, or organizational insignia.
Historical – The Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC) Motor Sports badges were issued as civilian achievement awards for participation and performance in club-sanctioned automobile and motorcycle competitions. These badges were produced in Bronze, Silver, and Gold, with Bronze typically awarded for initial qualification or participation, Silver for advanced or repeated achievement, and Gold representing the highest level of sustained competitive distinction. The design remained consistent across all grades, with rank denoted solely by metal finish. Many original examples are unmarked, which is correct and expected. These badges reflect the prestige and cultural importance of German motorsports during the period and remain highly collectible today.
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