Auto Emblems in Australia - The Ivan Hoffmann Collection

This web-site presents emblems (also referred to as badges, mascots, scripts, logos etc.) displayed on automobiles since the introduction of the horseless carriage and have been collected by Ivan Hoffmann. The Collection is mostly "uncommon" early emblems of marques and contains about 300 makes of automobiles. In July 2024 this Collection was donated by Ivan Hoffmann to the National Motor Muesum, Birdwood, South Australia.

Chalmers-Detroit / Chalmers

Chalmers-Detroit (or Chalmers after 1910) were manufactured in USA from 1908 until 1924.

Chalmers Detroit (1908)
Chalmers-Detroit Motor Co.
Detroit Mich., U.S.A.
Size: 56mm x 56mm

Chalmers Motor Co. (1914-1918)
Detroit Mich., U.S.A. (R)1910
Size: 70mm x 70mm

The reverse of this emblem has a two filed-off pins, presumably a central radiator core rod and a locator pin, as well as the makers mark (a semi-circle with "Co" in centre).

Chalmers (1914-1918) (reverse)
filed-off pins & maker's mark
Size: 70mm x 70mm