Aa car badge dating

How can I date old AA car badges?

The number on old AA car badges wasn’t the membership number and it is not possible to date them precisely. We do however know the period in years, rather than months or weeks over which badges with certain prefixes or suffixes were issued. You can read a bit more about AA badges on the main AA website.

When did the AA Badge come out?

The badge in the photograph above therefore dates to sometime between 1962 - 1963, being a 4C coded example. The most common AA badges still in circulation, and most likely to be fitted to a badge bar on a classic car, are the domed examples, which first came out in 1945.

What does the AA Badge mean on a motorcycle?

In November 1907 a smaller version of the AA badge was made for motorcycles. During the First World War, motorcycle badges were given coloured heart-shape tokens indicating membership expiry dates. Motor Union car badge first issued in 1907 (originally without wings).

Do you collect AA badges and books?

Many people collect badges, books, signs and other items relating to the AA. Handbooks are very popular items to hunt down, and usually dont cost much money, other than for the earliest examples that would command a premium. I always try to have the correct years AA handbook casually sat on the back seat, or glove tray, of my old cars.

How old are old AA car badges?

The number on old AA car badges wasn’t the membership number and it is not possible to date them precisely. We do however know the period in years, rather than months or weeks over which badges with certain prefixes or suffixes were issued. Badges with prefixes between 1C and 9C were issued between 1962 and 1963.

What is a good badge for a vintage car?

VINTAGE CAR BADGE. ( AA,RHODESIA,1979,Transitional Badge.) JERSEY AA Badge. Automobile association. Good condition. RARE. AA Automobile Club vintage motorcycle chrome membership badge.

What does the AA Badge mean on a motorcycle?

In November 1907 a smaller version of the AA badge was made for motorcycles. During the First World War, motorcycle badges were given coloured heart-shape tokens indicating membership expiry dates. Motor Union car badge first issued in 1907 (originally without wings).

Where can I find the AA Badge?

The new AA badge find is numbered V32967, and was found on church land. Badge number 56387L, shown below, was found beneath the seat of a car I own. Unlike some, this badge - a pre-war example - is flat and quite lightweight, but features a reasonable amount of detail to the winged wheel at the top.

Where can I find the AA Badge?

The new AA badge find is numbered V32967, and was found on church land. Badge number 56387L, shown below, was found beneath the seat of a car I own. Unlike some, this badge - a pre-war example - is flat and quite lightweight, but features a reasonable amount of detail to the winged wheel at the top.

Are old AA car badges still in circulation?

2006 was the 100th year of Automobile Association (AA) car badges, the first ones being issued to members way back in 1906, when motoring was very much in its infancy. There are lots of old badges still in circulation, some in good condition like the one shown above, and other badges needing a fair bit of restoration.

What does the “R” on AA badges mean?

Since these AA badges officially belonged to the membership club, they were supposed to be returned when membership ended. An “R” stamp below the serial number means that the badge was returned and reissued. The text on later AA car badges includes the following:

What does the AA Badge mean on a motorcycle?

In November 1907 a smaller version of the AA badge was made for motorcycles. During the First World War, motorcycle badges were given coloured heart-shape tokens indicating membership expiry dates. Motor Union car badge first issued in 1907 (originally without wings).