Maker
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Excelsior |
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Vehicle Model
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Welbike (Prototype or Pilot Models, Mark I or Mark II) |
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Manufacturer's Serial Number (equivalent of today's VIN)
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A number stamped into the front of the Welbike e.g. 1253 |
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Maker's Decal (transfer)
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Excelsior decal (transfer) on front under the
handlebars. |
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Engine maker
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Villiers |
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Engine Model
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Villiers "Junior-de-Luxe" 98 cc |
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Engine Serial Number
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Stamped deeply on right sight of the engine. e.g. XXE
1234. One has been seen XXA prefix and another with XX prefix. |
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Military number
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In the British Army the number painted on the sides of
the gas (petrol) tanks for identification was called the War Department
(WD) Census Number. The WD number starts with a "C" for
Motorcycle. e.g. C5152014 |
Welbike Mk. I showing WD number on tank at an 1943 R.A.O.C. Display
of Airborne Forces' equipment.
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Inspector's Mark? and/or Year of Issue Mark?
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Stamped on the front of the motorcycle below the Serial
Number.
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M
419 (?)
The arrow (called "Broad Arrow") is the symbol of British
military issue. The M may refer to the code letter for year of issue
re: David Gordon, where M = 1944. |
Marking on my Welbike Mark II |
Other markings
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The Polish paratroopers marked some of their Welbikes
with the international driving symbol PL in black letters on a white oval
background. |
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