Hood ornament
（重定向自Car mascot）
![Mercedes-Benz](/Images/godic/202501/03/Znaczek_Mercedesa2512.jpg")
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![Ford Model 48](/Images/godic/202501/03/Ford_Roadster2512.jpg")
![1949 Kaiser Virginian](/Images/godic/202501/03/1949_Kaiser_Virginian_hood_ornament2512.jpg")
A hood/bonnet ornament, radiator cap, motor mascot or car mascot is a specially crafted model which symbolizes a car company like a badge, located on the front center portion of the hood. It has been used as an adornment nearly since the inception of automobiles.