The badge should be brass toned with an even fill of translucent red enamel.  The badge should also have a circular clip system as shown in the lower photo which fits through a hole in the radiator surround.

Reproduced by Dick Beagle in the early 1990’s.

One variety of original Hayes tag features one threaded stud and one blank partial stud serving as a locating pin.  Photographed at right.

A second variety of original tag features an approximately 1″ x 1/4″ clip on the rear which slid into a slot on the cowl.  (More details and photos are welcome)

Reproduced by Dick Beagle in the early 1990’s.

Believe to have been reproduced by Bob Brandon, possibly in the late 90’s.

CG

CGCA 3731

These are a yellow metal badge which is fired in a red translucent enamel and then chromed.

Spotters Note:  Originals feature the words “MADE IN U.S.A.” prominently along the bottom.  Rear of badge features “counter-enameling” which is a multi-color flaked enamel used to keep the proper tension on the piece to prevent cracking of the front enamel.  Also, the mounting studs are mounted nearly vertically, but slightly offset from such axis to allow “Bantam” to be horizontal when mounted on the grille.  If the counter-enameling is missing (see lower photo) part number 4800 should be visible.

Note:  These same badges are believed to have been used on the hub caps on cars featuring visible spare tires such as Roadsters built in early 1938 before hubcaps embossed with “BANTAM” were available.

Spotter’s Notes: Mounting studs are machine screws which are epoxied to the rear of the badge.  These studs are aligned on the horizontal axis.  Note also that “MADE IN U.S.A.” is absent from these badges.

Spotter’s note:  Mounting system utilizes two nuts attached to the back of the badge in original locations into which machine screws are threaded.  Note “HISTORIC REPRODUCTION AMERICAN BANTAM MADE IN CHINA” is present on the rear of these emblems.

Spotter’s Note:  These emblems should have 2 threaded studs on the rear.  They are made from stamped brass which has been entirely chrome plated with only the background of the word “BANTAM” painted.  The background color may have been the same as the color of the vehicle to which it was attached.

PD

Chrome trim consists of the outer portion of the hinge assembly being chrome plated before being riveted onto the left side hood top panel.

Note: These have been remade by restorers by utilizing 1935 Ford hood side trim.  That trim needs to be cut to the proper length and then needs the ends to be shaped over a small anvil to match the original profile.  The second photo illustrates the trim on Norm Booth’s 1938 Roadster.

Note: The lower photo illustrates a standard gull-wing hood as used on non-Deluxe models.  The vertical panels are stamped with raised impressions above the louvers emulating the deluxe trim.

Note:  Hood lock handle provided in chrome finish on deluxe cars and body color on standard ones.

DS

Factory Photo

Spotter’s Note:  Each trim has a blunt end featuring 90 degree angles between the top, side, and bottom surfaces with a slight radius from the face to the side of the trim.  The trim appears to have been stamped or extruded and each uses 2 clips to affix it.

LJ

CHCI 3839

Spotters Note:  Original pieces are cut at 90 degree angles to the edges, resulting in a perfectly squared off piece.  Also, the ends were not sealed or crimped, so the visible edges of the trim should resemble the lower right image.  This note is applicable to each of the factory center grille trim pieces.

CHBC 3823

Note:  “business coupes” are included as Commercial Vehicles.

Note: This trim was also utilized on the 1938 roadster displayed at the 1938 Chicago Auto Show and in printed matter.  However, show jobs and Bantam sales literature do not establish precedent for production vehicles.

CHBB 3822

Spotters Note:  Similar characteristics as the upper trim.

DJDH 4048

Also, these appear to be the same clips used to retain the hood side trim and fender skirt trim.

Spotter’s Note:  Originals and Lynn James copies feature a hollow back into which a pin or clip is inserted.  Often times vehicles may have other trim or chromed plastic trim which has been installed due to limited availability of original pieces and accurate reproductions.

LJ

(Photo needed of stainless trim with Bantam badge)

Note, these clips appear similar to those used for the center grille strip and the side clips.  It is possible these were somehow modified from existing clips at the factory.

Note:  Cap is stamped sheet metal with a knurled edge that is chrome plated.

Photos: LJ

(More details welcomed)

A complete cap of this configuration is speculated to be produced by Golden Mile Sales.

Spotter’s Note:  Made from pot metal.  Underside features markings of Stant, the part manufacturer.  The base should be marked “Stanco”, “THE STANT MFG.C. CONNERSVILLE, IND.” AND “PAT’S. PEND’G. AA-2840”

Original units likely dull or unpolished, pewter-like, finish.

Photos: LJ

(More information needed.)

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Lower photo illustrates the size difference between the Franklin Mint unit and an original sized ornament.

DH

Spotter’s Note: Heavy feeling and includes original Stant identification markings on base.

Spotter’s Note:  Stainless steel casting polished to a high finish.

DS

The Photos below are of a cap of unknown origin believe to be an Arrow unit.

DH

Spotter’s Note:  Cast from aluminum and either chrome plated or highly polished.  These differ from other available reproductions in that they have an antiqued look to them.

Lower Photos CE

GCDG 7347

Spotter’s Note:  Although cast from pot metal, these have a fairly heavy feel to them, especially in comparison with 1970’s reproduction.  Note the detail of the front of the mascot which is crisp and shows evidence of an intentional parting line in the center.  Bottom marked “Jarvis 3408 J”.

Interchange Note:  A similar ornament was used on 1938 Nash LaFayettes.  In the few extant photos of LaFayettes, it is clear that the Nashes utilized at least a very similar ornament to the concurrently produced Bantams but there are no up close photos of these mascots.  The three lowest photos at right illustrate a standard Bantam ornament with what is presumed to be an original LaFayette ornament.  Note that the mounting holes are identically spaced, however the unit which is likely from the LaFayette has a longer wing, shorter pedestal, different angle of incidence with the mounting surface, some overall larger dimensions, and additional details on the lower half of the horizontal wing.

Ornament removed from original 1939 Bantam above.

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Reproduced at some point and were available during the early 1980’s.

Spotter’s Note:  These hood ornaments have a very light feel.  They lack the crisp detail of the originals and have highly polished finish which appears different from a restored original.  These also feature no markings on the bottom except for a sticker stating:  “Made in Japan”

Spotter’s Note:  These are made of pot metal and have an insubstantial feel in the hand.  The underside has a single casting mark appearing to be a combination of a “c” and an “h”.

(More information welcomed.)

Spotter’s Note: Sand cast Bronze plated in chrome.  Very heavy and substantial feeling.  These are marked on the bottom with “HELGESON” and “2015”

Photo at right illustrates bronze casting prior to chroming.

Not interchangeable between sides

Note, this is the only American Austin hood side panel which features a handle for raising the hood.  The lower louver has two portions at either end which are flared out at a greater angle the the other louvers where a hand may grab the unit.

LJ

Note: Not interchangeable between sides, note that the louvered panel is off set closer to the cowl than the radiator.

Not interchangeable between sides

Louvers angled at 7 degrees from the vertical axis to match the angle of the slanted Austin a-pillars.

NBDK

Note:  These hold downs may have an angle bent into the lower portion which rides inside of the springed portion.

(more info needed)

Note:  Only difference during production run is that roadsters always had the front hold down fastened to the front of the apron.  The mounting holes were not present for cars which had the front hold down mounted onto the fender.

FIIC 6993 (RH)

FIID 6994 (LH)

Application: Series 60-62

Note:  These have no louvers and often require an piece of sheet metal to extend upward toward the hood to close the gap.

Note: The shelf has been cut off of these units to be approximately 1/4″ wide.

Photos LJ

Note:  Holes for light bar will be present in a triangular arrangement on each side.  Non-roadster fenders will also feature two holes for mounting hood hold down units.

Note:  These featured dimpled areas where headlights were fastened directly onto the fender.  Holes for the light bar will not be present.

DJJE 4005 (R.H.)

DJJD 4004 (L.H.)

Note, these have one dimple with a hole and a second hole.  The dimple is for the base of the headlight and the separate hole is for the headlight wire to pass through.

Same fender shape as earlier units except the headlights were moved outward and were recessed into the fender.

ACHD 1384*

Chromed shell with insert area painted black.

ACHD 1384*

American Austins Same as above but painted outer edge.

CEIA 3591

Note:  Known as the 15 slat grille because it has 15 louvers pressed into each side.

Earliest grilles may not have a sheet metal divider mounted in the center to prevent an observer from looking directly through the grille shell from side to side.  This divider will not obscure the view of the radiator from the front.

Note:  Known as the 13 slat grille because it has 13 louvers pressed into each side with the upper two deleted in comparison with the earlier unit.  Mascot mounting holes are located in different places for cars using the early style hood ornament versus the later silver bomber.

Photos: DH

These are a stamped steel unit with a U-channel profile along the majority of the piece.  They were stamped as a single piece originally but are often found with the ends welded back on due to damage.

(unit at right removed from 1934 Austin body)

CHFI 3869

Application 1938-1939 Bantam passenger cars, all Bantam commercial cars.

For use with cars featuring non-recessed fenders.

FGAG 6717