~ Austin Motor Company 25 Years Commemorative Bronze Plaque ~
An Austin Motor Company commemorative bronze plaque.
These were issued to Austin dealers to commemorate 25 years association with the Company.
It is a large circular bronze plaque with design in relief of Hermes the herald and Messenger of the Greek Gods – Guardian of Roads and their Commerce.
Below Hermes is the famous ‘winged wheel’ emblem of Austin Cars.
The plaque reads ‘Commemorating Twenty Five Years Association With The Austin Motor Company Ltd’ around the circumference.
The plaque is engraved to the base that it was presented to someone from Godalming but the name has been worn away at some point and is not readable.
The plaque has four mounting holes to the reverse.
~ Dimensions ~
The plaque has a diameter of 16 inches (41cm).
It weighs 9.2 Kg.
~ Condition ~
The plaque is in a great overall condition with only minor age wear.
The dedication to the base has been deliberately worn away and is a little scratched and dented.