Vintage Head Badges Photos

[aasmitty757]

Got this in the mail today!

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[Two Wheeler]

Just got this in the mail.
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Just got this in the mail.
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Schwinn knock off on left.

 

[HPL]

Just got this in the mail.

 

[HPL]

Assorted English marques.

 

[HPL]

Sorry, I thought the photos were better. Absolutely horrible resolution! I'll try better next time. I have a bunch of Dutch bike badges also.

 

[HPL]

WWII era badge

I grew up about 45 miles from this shop.

"During World War II, Landry’s produces custom-built “Challenge” Victory Bicycles, made from refurbished frames and parts, to support local transportation — when gasoline and raw materials were rationed and bicycles were in high demand and short supply." from Landry's Bicycles website.

 

[barneyguey]

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WWII era badge

I grew up about 45 miles from this shop.

"During World War II, Landry’s produces custom-built “Challenge” Victory Bicycles, made from refurbished frames and parts, to support local transportation — when gasoline and raw materials were rationed and bicycles were in high demand and short supply." from Landry's Bicycles website.

Here's another version of the Challenge badge.

 

[HPL]

Here's another version of the Challenge badge.

Thanks for the example. Do you know the time frame when used?

 

[barneyguey]

Thanks for the example. Do you know the time frame when used?

I thought it was the badge they used during WWII, but I read on their website it was the badge you posted. I'm not sure. Barry

I have two of the style I have, and have seen lots of them around. I've never seen a used one of the version you have.

 

[HPL]

I thought it was the badge they used during WWII, but I read on their website it was the badge you posted. I'm not sure. Barry

I have two of the style I have, and have seen lots of them around. I've never seen a used one of the version you have.

It is an unused "badge" I picked up thinking it was a "nameplate" attached to something, but not necessarily a bike. It is 3" in diameter and if used as a headbadge it would nearly wrap around a head tube. Also, it is apparently made of brass and not easily bent, very stiff for its thickness. I only interpreted it as a headbadge when seeing it named as such on the Landry's website, otherwise I would not have posted it on this thread. I personally believe that if used on a bike it was mounted flat and not fit to the curve of the tube. Examining the website example it shows clear marks from being mounted to something, but still a flat plate. Maybe mounted on the side of a tank? I have not seen a photo and/or picture of any of their bikes; not sure how long they actually "built" bikes. It seems like that company was primarily a retail and service company and never actually manufactured any bikes just "recycled"/refurbished existing makes. I'm curious as to what was "custom built" regarding these bikes: frame modifications, components, paint/finish, and/or accessories. I have not contacted the business, not sure that their present personnel would have that knowledge. I'd forward a photo of the badge you have; it would be a nice addition to their site. I appreciate your contributions.