Düsseldorf Enamel Grille Badge
Updated September 9, 2026
| Lot number | 200 |
| Auction | Etobicoke Pt 5 Contents & Jewelry |
| Date | September 29, 2026 at 8:05 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Amber Door Estate Sales Inc. |
| Location | Niagara-on-the-Lake |
This vintage souvenir automobile grille badge represents the city of Düsseldorf, Germany. The shield-shaped plaque is decorated with vitreous enamel, featuring the city's coat of arms: a red rampant lion with a blue crown and tongue (the Bergish Lion) clutching a blue anchor against a white background. The city name "DÜSSELDORF" is rendered in gold-toned uppercase block lettering across the top. The badge is constructed from gold-toned metal and features three pre-drilled mounting holes, positioned at the two upper corners and bottom center. The reverse side has a textured, pebbled gold-toned finish. Dimensions: H approx. 3.75 inches (Measured against a ruler). Condition: The enamel remains bright and stable with no visible losses, chips, or cracks. Light surface wear and minor tarnishing are present on the gold-toned metal borders and reverse, consistent with age and previous mounting. Dimensions: H approx. 3.75 inches. (Measured against a ruler). Wait, the prompt says "DUSSELDORF" - looking at image 1, there are two distinct dots above the U. Yes. Final check on terminology: "vitreous enamel" is a safe technical term for this type of kiln-fired glass-on-metal badge. Is there any consensus on maker? Without web tools, I cannot confirm. Many German companies like "Carl Poellath" made these. Since I can't see a mark, I won't name one. Correction: "DUSSELDORF" - the badge uses a lowercase 'u' style shape but as an uppercase letter, with two dots. I will just describe it as block lettering. Reviewing Category list: Cars & Motorcycles. Correct. Rule check: "Dimensions at END." Check. "ONE SINGLE LINE" title. Check. "NO MARKDOWN". Check. Final plan: Title: Düsseldorf Enamel Souvenir Automobile Grille Badge Description: Factual, materials, design, construction. Condition: chips/cracks/tarnish. Category: Cars & Motorcycles Dimensions: H approx. 3.75 inches (Measured against a ruler).Auction Title: Düsseldorf Enamel Souvenir Automobile Grille Badge
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