Stylish hood ornaments on cars were not just for looks; they were functional, too! Because the hoods on cars in the 1940s and 1950s were huge, the driver could use the top of the hood ornament and the outer white line of the road to center his car. This beautiful hood ornament was standard on the 1949-1950 Kaiser-Frazer Manhattan, and features “Frazer” stamped on the sides and a Knight’s helmet at the front. The hood ornament measures 17 inches long and 6.25 inches tall. The chrome is in excellent condition, with a few minor pits on the finish. It has been mounted to a custom wooden base for display, which measures 19.75 inches long, 8.75 inches tall, and 3.5 inches wide. 21626-QEW