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 variants of C-Class. (To repeat, either badge will not fit the W204 C63 AMG or the W203 Coupe.) 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.



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.

Calspeed

Looks nice.

Miguel

DFWdude

Several of you have my WHITE STAR Flat Badge on your C32 and C55 hoods. I wish some of you would post pictures, like this one...

Mark.D

That one has an AMG crest for a flat badge, and is exactly like my car. Haven't seen another with the same.

DFWdude

Sorry, mate. This is a C55 owned (April, 2008) by member msig (Mike S), with WHITE STAR Flat Badge #N254. With the Blue Laurel Wreath surround quite evident, it clearly is not an AMG badge.


Your last sentence is correct though. Silver is a common color for C55s, but C55s with my badge on them are quite rare. Even more rare than those with the Afalterbach Crest.

Mark.D

Now I see. I suppose it was somewhat hard to get from a distance. Looks good though!

DFWdude

In the past, a few people made a constructive observation, wishing that the WHITE STAR insert were more "three dimensional," standing out more from the rest of the badge.

So, when I found the new factory, I remembered this and went back to the drawing board to push the limits of vertical relief that could be had in the metal WHITE STAR insert stamping.

A comparison between the original design (badges 003-365 - left) and the inserts used in current production (right) is noted below. There's now more depth in the parts.

DFWdude

Occasionally I get this question in e-mail, but three people have asked about it this week. So I thought I would clarify here.

You do NOT have to be a member of MBWorld.org in order to purchase one of my badges.

DFWdude

There aren't many good photos yet of my new AMG badge on cars, so here is one. It shows a nice contrast between the AMG badge and the stock grille badge. This is important for those seeking to avoid the "double badge" look.

Of course, most people are primarilly interested in losing the upright star... and the uniqueness of the AMG Badge... there are less than 30 of the AMG Badge on the planet as of today.

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

Christmas Delivery Notice...

Should you want to order one of my badges for the holidays (as a gift for yourself or someone else), I suggest that you contact me so that your order can be placed no later than Saturday, Dec. 18. This will ensure that your package is mailled on the 20th for delivery by Dec. 23rd.

I mail all my badges using USPS Priority Mail, in a Small Flat Rate Box, with delivery in 2-3 business days.

Each year, someone always wants to place an order at the last minute and demand overnight delivery. I can't accomodate these, as I will be travelling and out of touch after Dec. 22. Orders placed after this time will be shipped on Dec. 27.

So, if you want a badge before Christmas, please place your order sometime this coming week, please. Thanks.

orientdude

Hey, Great looking badge!

Could you send an AMG badge to Italy? I have a 2002 C32 AMG wagon?

Thanks,
Steve

DFWdude

I ship FedEx Global Express Guaranteed anywhere in the world. It's very expensive, but guarantees delivery tracking. Click on the e-mail address in my signature below, and be sure to specify that you are outside the US so that I give you the correct Int'l pricing.

BTW, I ship USPS Priority Mail (2-3 day delivery) anywhere in the US and US possessions, including PO Boxes and military APOs.

DFWdude

If collector's serial numbers mean anything to you, and you:

1) want a WHITE STAR Flat Badge with a serial number at or below 450,

2) or an AMG Flat Badge with serial number at or below 50...

please contact me soon at the link in my signature below.

c32benbrook

I can vouch for Rob, these emblems are superb. I'll post some pics when I do my install.

DFWdude

Thanks for the kind words. I always appreciate it.

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

Just sold WSFB #476.

DFWdude

WHITE STAR Flat Badge #488 has just found a home. Thanks.

DFWdude

Just sent a Badge off to Norway, and Sweden, one week apart.

503C43 ////AMG

Is it possible to make them with a black background instead of the blue??

DFWdude

No, it isn't possible. The blue laurel wreath is part of the factory badge, and isn't altered when creating the divot for my badge inserts.

AMG3.2

oh the AMG badge looks sick!

DFWdude

WHITE STAR Flat Badge #492 is the next to be sold. If you want one of the first 500 of these collector badges, you should send and email to DFWdude@tx.rr.com and inquire ASAP. I use USPS Priority Mail and delivery takes only 2-3 days to anywhere in the US.