Categories: Coins and Medals
Vintage Brass Motorcycle Club Medallions – Bristol Section VMCC Plaques
£ 25.00
Categories: Coins and Medals
Vintage Brass Motorcycle Club Medallions – Bristol Section VMCC Plaques
£ 25.00
On offer is a rare and striking set of vintage brass motorcycle club medallions, dating to the late 1980s, made for the Vintage Motor Cycle Club (VMCC) Bristol Section. Each medallion showcases a beautifully raised depiction of the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, under a sunburst sky, with the text “SWCR” and the years 1986 and 1987 on two of them, and one undated example. Perfect for collectors of historic motorcycle memorabilia or lovers of soulful decor, these medallions embody the spirit of vintage British motorcycling.
Rich in detail and visual character, these plaques serve equally well as unique display pieces, conversation starters, or thoughtful gifts for anyone passionate about classic motorcycles.
📌 KEY FEATURES
✅ Genuine brass / copper – warm, aged patina
✅ Detailed Clifton Suspension Bridge motif – symbol of Bristol’s engineering heritage
✅ Engraved dates: 1986, 1987, and one undated
✅ Issued by The Vintage Motor Cycle Club – Bristol Section
✅ Condition: authentic wear commensurate with age; each medallion shows attractive patina with light surface marks
✅ Includes accurate measurements: 5 cm (2 inches) diameter each
✅ Rare examples — seldom found together in this original form
💡 STYLING TIP
These medallions look fantastic framed as a set, displayed on a desk, or arranged in a vintage garage, study, or man cave to evoke the golden era of British motorcycling.
🎁 PERFECT FOR:
✔️ Motorcycle history and memorabilia collectors
✔️ Enthusiasts of classic British engineering
✔️ Unique, characterful gifts for vintage bike lovers
✔️ Display in workshops, libraries, or collector’s cabinets
🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES
The Vintage Motor Cycle Club (VMCC), founded in 1946, remains one of the world’s most renowned clubs for historic motorcycles. These medallions were issued as commemorative plaques for events organized by the Bristol Section, celebrating the South West Coastal Run (SWCR) rides across the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge — a Bristol landmark completed in 1864 to Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s design.
📏 MEASUREMENTS:
• Diameter: 5 cm / 2 inches each
📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
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📌 WHY IT MATTERS:
This set of VMCC medallions is more than a decorative trio — it’s a tactile piece of British motorcycling history, celebrating the camaraderie and heritage of vintage biking. Rarely found together in this original, unpolished condition, they offer collectors a unique chance to own authentic memorabilia from the heart of the UK’s classic motorcycle community.
stock code 010725
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