49 - Motorcycling, bronze trophy awarded to the winner of the 8th edition of the “Scudo del Sud” race held from May 11 to 13, 1956. Diameter 30.00 cm - 6 x 5.50 cm - the size of each individual coat of arms

Motorcycling, bronze trophy awarded to the winner of the 8th edition of the “Scudo del Sud” race held from May 11 to 13, 1956. Diameter 30.00 cm - 6 x 5.50 cm - the size of each individual coat of arms This bronze shield trophy was awarded to the winner of the competition. Although unmarked, it is attributed to the Bertoni Company of Milan, world-renowned for its sports trophies. It was likely designed by the sculptor Costantino Affer, one of the factory’s most talented collaborators at the time. Seven large enameled coats of arms representing the provinces participating in the competition are applied in relief: Avellino, Salerno, Potenza, Matera, Bari, Foggia, and Taranto. The race, one of the most famous postwar motorcycle competitions, was first held in 1949 and traditionally took place in Campania, Basilicata, and especially Puglia. The route was as fascinating as it was grueling. A unique object of remarkable beauty and particularly evocative symbolism.