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In the wake of further government demands, Bayerische Motorenwerke (BMW) bought Brandenburgische Motorenwerke GmbH in 1939 and continued to operate the Berlin location as BMW-Flugmotorenwerke Brandenburg GmbH. Today this location is home to the BMW motorcycle factory. In Basdorf north of Berlin, there was a branch plant, BMW’s “Werk 9” in Berlin-Spandau, which worked as a supplier for engine production. A terraced housing estate was built there for the employees. On March 22, 1944, the factory in Basdorf was bombed by the Allies.
Made of steel, this is a VERY BEAUTIFUL and RARE item. Most museums that have aircraft equipped with ANY type of Bramo engine either have this badge missing, or installed reproductions. This is 100% ORIGINAL (in-fact, the ONLY original I have ever seen). Approx. 2″ in diameter it features a prominent Bramo Logo on the front, with the badge manufacture name on the reverse. Interesting that the maker of the badge is Ludwig Christian Lauer (L. Chr. Lauer Nurnberg- Berlin), which is a prominent medals and awards manufacture for the German Military throughout the war. A one-of-a- kind item, this would make a FANTASTIC addition to any collection, display, or restoration project!
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