Thanks to fellow head badge collector Antonio Valdes, here's a wonderful selection of what many consider to be the most desirable nameplates to collect : Arnold Schwinn and Co. badges. Because some of these are hard to find and highly prized, I'm delighted to be able to show off a portion of Antonio's badges here.
These are all made of brass. Some are new-old-stock (never used), others are almost-like-new, and a few are missing the paint. My favorites are the ones with pictures on them, especially historic ones, like the La Salle, Lincoln, Mission and Pioneer. I also have a sweet spot for airplanes and like the Ace and Flyer badges a lot. Enjoy this virtual museum display of Antonio's collection. For more head badge viewing visit my collection. And be sure to let me know if you spot any badges for sale in your travels.
Jim
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14 comments:
I just found the same Schiwnn Admiral head badge in my garage. Any info you could share on it would be awesome, especially the date. Thanks
Probably if you search Google for the phrase "Schwinn Admiral" you will find a photo of a bicycle so you can see what the bike it was on may have looked like. I believe that head badge was used in the 1940s before World War II, but I'm not sure when they first used the model name Admiral or for how long Admiral badges were used. Hope this helps a bit, Jim Langley
I have a 49 stright bar frame with a Sporter head badge. Is that correct ?
Boy, I don't know, anonymous. I would need to see a photo of the front of your bicycle showing the head badge. Usually if the badge has been changed out, you can tell by looking at it and the frame closely, so that's what I'd look for. Any signs of the screws being removed or the badge not fitting right, would mean that somebody put the wrong badge on there. Hope this helps,
Jim Langley
I think I matched the big "X" Excelsior head badge to the bicycle on the left of this photo. I believe the other bike is also an excelsior. I'm trying to date this photo, I'm guessing early 1920s. (The photo was taken in a small town in southern Wisconsin.) http://bit.ly/119K5Da
got an old Excelsior, can provide pictures and serial number, would love to figure out the actual make date of this as I am about to embark on bringing it back to its former glory with my own twist.
dpaller09@gmail.com
Hi Daniel and Drew, I would recommend getting in touch with the foremost expert on these bicycles in the world, Leon Dixon, at the National Bicycle History Archive - here's a link:
http://nbhaa.com/
I hope this helps you with those great bikes and I enjoyed seeing the photo Daniel.
Jim
i have a north west patrol bike by arnold schwinn.i would like to sell how can i find a value ?
Hi Mel and thanks for the comment and question,
I would need to see some photos to learn more about the condition of the bicycle and exactly what you have. You can send them to me at my email address jimlangley at gmail.com I'll take a look and let you know.
Thanks!
Jim
Howdy! I’ve had this bike for 25 years and now it feels like I should restore it. Does anybody have any info. These ACE models seem hard to track.
Trying to upload photos here. My bike had the Schwann ACE badge with the Skull and Crossbones.
Hi HH, unfortunately Google doesn't have a way for you to upload your photos here. But, I'd be happy to take a look at your bike and give you some info if you'd like to email them to me at jimlangley @ gmail.com
Thanks,
Jim Langley
I buy a prewar schwinn but have the CENTURY badge What year its from?
Thanks for the question. I would have to see a photo of the bicycle and the head badge and maybe I could then come up with a ballpark date for the bike. It sounds like you already know it's a pre-war Schwinn. So you might already have a good idea that it's a early 1940s bike. If you want to send photos to me, send them to me at jim at jim langley dot net.
Thanks!
Jim Langley
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