DFWdude

I have resumed production of WHITE STAR Flat Badges. In addition, to address numerous requests, I have also designed a second badge,
an AMG Flat Badge.



Both flat badges are handmade from a genuine Mercedes upright hood ornament, part 210 880 01 86, using the original mount of the OEM part. So, they will fit all cars using this part: C-Class Sedans (only) 1995-present (W202, W203, W204 Sport or Luxury); E-Class 1995-present (W210, W211, W212); S-Class 1995-present (W220, W221), and CLK 1998-2002 (W208). These badges will NOT fit cars not designed to use the Original upright hood ornament, such as the W204 C63 AMG or the W203 Coupe.

Of course, the new AMG Flat Badge appropriately fits ALL AMG variants of cars above. The AMG badge offers enough contrast that it can also be used on cars with the tri-star badge on the grille, thus avoiding the “double badge” duplicate star issue on the newest car models.

The following picture (to right) shows the mount and lock of these badges, used without alteration from the original upright star. This ensures that your replacement flat badge will lock in the hood, just like your upright star. (Not like other flat badges that use funky screw posts with washers and wing nuts that take time to adjust.) It takes just seconds to remove your original upright ornament and replace it with either the WHITE STAR Flat Badge or the AMG Flat Badge. Switch back and forth between your original ornament and flat badge anytime the whim strikes you.



Each badge is autographed and serial numbered. Serial numbers are assigned in the order payment is received.

There currently are 365 serial-numbered WHITE STAR Flat Badges in circulation. The new AMG Flat Badge will start a new sequence of serial numbers, beginning at 003.

Your badge is delivered in 2-3 business days, via USPS Priority Mail, anywhere in the US. Int'l delivery available on request.

As always, I do not talk about pricing at MBWorld. This is to avoid confusion on the forums where I can be more specific off line. If you are interested, simply click on my e-mail address below my signature, and send me an e-mail. I will respond promptly, as always.

DFWdude

It occurs to me that some of you might not know the history behind my products here at MBWorld. So, I will post a link to one of the previous threads that proved informative and popular throughout the years. This link includes hundreds of photos of the WHITE STAR Flat Badge on various cars. Naturally, the majority of the pictures on W203s are further down the history of 320+ posts.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...lass-w203.html

DFWdude

Weather warmed up enough to take a couple pictures of the new AMG Flat Badge. First two pics are of my W203, followed by a picture on a W211 E63 AMG.





Here are a few pictures from the archives of the WHITE STAR Flat Badge on various cars.

DFWdude

A fellow came by for an AMG Flat Badge for his W221. I believe he said a big star grille is to follow. Here are some pictures.

DFWdude

The Sun was at the right angle and intensity today, so I took some new photos of my products...




Also, here are the installation instructions...

DFWdude

As of today, there are 467 White Star Flat Badges in circulation, leaving just 33 more to go before the 500 milestone is reached. I will continue to make these until I run out of parts, which should take it to about 675 badges.

However, I have not decided whether to continue numbering these after the first 500 are sold.

In either case, if serail numbers mean anything to you, you should plan to contact me soon if you want a White Star Flat Badge numbered 500 or less.

Next AMG Badge to be sold is Serial #52. By anyone's measure, these are rare, indeed.

DFWdude

WHITE STAR Flat Badge #488 was just sold...

There are 53 AMG Badges in circulation.

DFWdude

WHITE STAR Flat Badge #492 is the next to be sold. If you want one of the first 500 of these, you should click on the link to my email in my signature below and inquire ASAP.

DFWdude

Announcing a July promotion on the purchase of my AMG Badge (only). $10 off the regular price. Please click on my e-mail addy in the signature below to inquire.

DFWdude

WHITE STAR Flat Badge #495 has been shipped. If you want one of the remaining 5 badges numbered 500 or below, contact me now via my email, DFWdude@tx.rr.com.

DFWdude

WHITE STAR Flat Badge #497 is the next to be sold.

Helms

beautiful badge man, props.

DFWdude

Thanks, Helms!

chawkins2001

WOW, nice.

DFWdude

Thanks, chawkins2001...

Badge availability continues...

DFWdude

DFWdude

A Bonus offer for a limited time...

From now through the Christmas holidays, you can buy a WHITE STAR Flat Badge or an AMG Flat Badge, and I will throw in the chromed upright tristar that is removed from the OEM Mercedes badge in order to make your Flat badge.

Use this star to celebrate the holidays, or several other ways. Some ideas are shown below...

DFWdude

Years after starting this project, I still get questions whether my badges are a direct swap for the 44mm diameter Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) Standing Star hood ornament.

To clarify again, my badges are made DIRECTLY from the OEM part, so indeed, they are 44mm badges. How could they be anything else?

The following picture shows how the OEM part is adapted to accommodate either the AMG or WHITE STAR flat badge insignia.

DFWdude

Currently available WHITE STAR badge with deeper relief in the star emblem...

DFWdude

Those of you with legitimate AMG vehicles should consider one of my AMG Flat Badges for the streamlined look. At this date there are only 61 of these in circulation on the planet -- only a couple on the hoods of W220 or W221 AMGs to my knowledge -- so they would make a very unique customization for your beast.

DFWdude

People still ask how flush to the hood my badges are. Here's a good example. You can't get any more flush than this...

DFWdude

Holiday Order/Shipping Notice...

For Priority Mail delivery before Christmas this year, the last day to order your WHITE STAR or AMG Flat Badge will be Tuesday, Dec. 20.

And a reminder... Orders for the holidays include (free) the upright tristar pulled from the OEM part as I make your badge!

DFWdude

Happy New Year to all.

As I write this, there are 514 WHITE STAR Flat Badges and a scant 65 AMG Flat Badges in circulation worldwide. Still an exclusive way to customize your Mercedes, regardless of which badge you choose.

Let's start off the new year with some new pictures, please?

DFWdude

Going forward...

With the purchase of either a WHITE STAR Flat Badge or an AMG Flat Badge, and I will throw in the chromed upright tristar that is removed from the OEM Mercedes upright hood ornament in order to make your Flat badge.

Use this star in several ways. Below are some ideas...

DFWdude

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AMG Flat Badge serial #70 is the next to be sold.