Vintage Rallye del Cinema Roma San Remo 1954 Enamel Car Badge

Held in March of 1954, the inaugural Rallye del Cinema brought film stars, directors, and music personalities for a multi-stage automobile rally beginning in Rome and finishing in San Remo. 

The event attracted an impressive roster of participants including Francesca Bertini, Rene Papas, Doris Duranti, Brunella Bovo, and more. Paolo Marzotto and Yvonne Sanson were the winners of the rally. Sophia Loren was famously involved during the third edition in 1956. 

Details: 

• Vintage automobile badge commemorating the first Rallye del Cinema, Roma-San Remo, 1954
• Rendered in richly colored enamel with gilt metal the badge depicts a red sports car beneath an Italian Riviera scene, surrounded by the flags of participating nations and a stylized filmstrip. 
• Lower banner reads: "I Rallye Del Cinema Roma-San Remo 1954"
• Approximate Dimensions: 2.75" x 3"