Automobile Club of Michigan Medallion Emblem, 1945-1960
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American Automobile Association (AAA) started emergency road service in 1915. Motorists who were not mechanically inclined and needed assistance could call on AAA to help when automobile problems occurred. This circa 1955 stick-on car medallion provided to members by AAA gave the motorist peace of mind when traveling.
American Automobile Association (AAA) started emergency road service in 1915. Motorists who were not mechanically inclined and needed assistance could call on AAA to help when automobile problems occurred. This circa 1955 stick-on car medallion provided to members by AAA gave the motorist peace of mind when traveling.
Artifact
Badge
Date Made
1945-1960
Keywords

On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
87.135.938
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Automobile Club of Michigan.
Material
Chromium
Enamel (Fused coating)
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Silver (Color)
Red
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2.25 in (emblem)
Width: 3.25 in (emblem)
Inscriptions
Printed on envelope: ... JUST PRESS / Magic / IT'S ON / THE CHROME MEDALLION EMBLEM / TO APPLY / [...] On emblem: AUTOMOBILE CLUB / MICHIGAN / AAA On paper wrapper: PROCESSED BY / PERMASTAY PRODUCTS CORP. / 1372 HERTEL AVENUE / BUFFALO 16, NEW YORK