Historic 17-Badge Collection with W108 Grille
This rare display features a historic collection of 17 vintage automotive badges mounted on an original W108 grille removed from a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5. The assembly was previously displayed at The Zimmerman Museum in El Segundo, California prior to its closing. Each badge was sourced directly from the museum by the seller and represents an international assortment of automotive clubs, motoring events, national emblems, and motorsport history.
A metal mounting bracket has been attached to the rear of the grille, allowing the piece to be safely hung as wall art or displayed standing. The grille itself is original chrome W108 equipment, and the full badge collection offers an eclectic blend of enamel, brass, and cast metal craftsmanship spanning multiple decades and countries.
This is a museum-origin collection, assembled and displayed as a curated historical exhibit. Badge collectors, motorsport historians, and Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts will find this a unique and highly displayable piece.
Badges Included in the Collection
Below is the full list of the 17 mounted badges, including condition notes and measurements as reported by the seller.
1. One Lap of America for RMCC Badge
Size: 3″ diameter
Condition: Collector-grade; excellent enamel and finish
2. Rotterdam Badge
Size: 1¾” × 2¼”
Condition: Collector-grade
3. Paris–Dakar Rally “Isuzu Trooper Champion ’94” Badge
Size: 3¼” diameter
Condition: Shows enamel wear; features Eiffel Tower and desert rider motif
4. Royal Automobile Club of Canada Badge
Material: Cast brass
Condition: Moderate wear; sections of enamel missing
5. Deutschland Flag Badge
Size: 3″ × 2¼”
Condition: Light wear; small enamel chip
6. Bolivia Flag Badge
Size: 2¾” × 2¼”
Condition: Good; minor use marks
7. Upper Volta Flag Badge
Size: 2¾” × 2½”
Historical Note: Pre-1984, before the country was renamed Burkina Faso
Condition: Good vintage example
8. Argentina Flag Badge – Light Blue Version
Size: 2¾” × 2½”
Condition: Some enamel loss; above-average presentation
9. French Flag Badge
Size: 3″ × 2½”
Condition: Light wear
10. Argentina Flag Badge – Dark Blue Version
Size: 2¾” × 2½”
Condition: Good overall
11. Gulf Daytona Badge
Size: 2½” wide
Condition: Strong coloration; well preserved
12. Gulf Research Racing Company Badge
Condition: Good condition with vibrant enamel
13. Royal Automobile Club (RAC) Badge
Size: 4¼” wide
Condition: Very good; classic blue-and-silver crest
14. International 1000 Rally Silver Anniversary MG Club Badge
Size: 1¾” × 3″
Condition: Light wear
15. Montserrat Badge
Size: 2″ × 3″
Material: Cast brass
Condition: Missing enamel; blue and white base colors visible
16. Switzerland Badge
Size: 4″
Condition: Good; bright red with white Swiss cross
17. (Final Badge Confirmed in Count)
The arrangement includes all seventeen badges mounted as displayed at the museum; exact positioning matches the original Zimmerman exhibit layout.
Grille Details
Model: Original Mercedes-Benz W108 grille
Vehicle Origin: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5
Finish: Chrome
Display Setup: Rear bracket installed for hanging/vertical mounting
Condition: Presents well for display; consistent with age
Additional Notes
All badges were museum-displayed pieces with natural patina from age and handling.
No major structural damage reported on any badge.
The collection is offered exactly as originally mounted and curated.
This is a museum-sourced, multi-national badge collection displayed on an authentic W108 grille—an uncommon and highly decorative piece suitable for garages, collections, offices, or automotive exhibits.
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