Brooklands Automobile Racing Club BARC 1914 members badge

A rare original '1914 Brooklands Automobile Racing Club gilt and enamel badge, the reverse with embossed maker's details "Dobson 110 New Bond St. W." and with official issue number "No 193". Very good condition, complete with original cord, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright.
Diameter 32mm.

Brooklands with the outbreak of World War 1 was requisitioned by the War Office and motor racing ceased. It resumed again in 1920.