Vintage metal insurance plate used on mopeds in Finland during the 1950s–1960s. At that time mopeds were not issued government license plates. Instead, a small insurance plate served as the vehicle identification marker.
The plate was mounted on the rear fender of the moped. Each plate corresponded to a specific insurance policy.
The example shown carries the marking SBM 367.
Key Details
Object: Moped insurance plate Country: Finland Period: 1950s–1960s Material: Metal with painted surface
Length: 9.4 cm Height: 7.8 cm
Markings
SBM - series marking associated with the insurance company or the issuance series. 367 - policy number within the series.
Two mounting slots in the center allowed the plate to be fixed directly to the rear fender.
Historical Context
Until 2011 moped vehicles in Finland did not receive official registration plates. Insurance companies issued numbered plates that confirmed the validity of the insurance policy.
These plates functioned as the visible identifier of the vehicle on public roads.
Condition
Very good vintage condition. Painted surface with minor traces of age and use.
