1931 Hernando de Soto Car Mascot/Hood Ornament M-149 A 1920’s style Winged Lion

A 1920’s style Winged Lion Woman Mascot/ Hood Ornament

facing into the wind

body arched

Photographed and described in Michel Legrand book 'Mascottes Automobiles' Plate 739

It is made of bronze with silver plating and measures approximately 4 ½ inches high

1931 Hernando de Soto Car Mascot/Hood Ornament M-149 A 1920’s style Winged LionA 1931 style Hernando de Soto Mascot Hood Ornament. This beautiful knight is shown with his sword, and is made of bronze. It is modeled after the 1931 De Soto mascot. It measures approximately 2 inches high and is in excellent condition. It is a reproduction. This is an individual piece there may be small differences between the pictures and the physical piece. This adds to the exclusivity of this ornament.