Volvo Automotive Heraldry

 

circa 1973 1800 ES hood ornamentcirca 1973 1800 ES trunk badgeVolvo’s badge is usually display by itself or on a rectangular background.  However, I discovered these two badges on a circa 1973 1800 ES.  The crenellated band across the top of both of these certainly seems to imply a crown.

 

 

 

circa 1978 262C doorpost badgeOne additional somewhat heraldic image used on the doorposts of circa 1978 262C coupes is the crown shown here, along with a Bertone badge on the front fenders.

 

 

 

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Last Update: June 25, 2000