Iconic Datsun makers of some ripper cars here in Australia.  For many of us Datsun was our first rally experience. Nippy and well balanced.... great cars !!!

This quite heavy cast iron badge is sensational quality cast iron and a great adornment for an enthusiasts wall.

 In 1931, Dat Motorcar Co. chose to name its new small car "Datson", a name which indicated the new car's smaller size when compared to the DAT's larger vehicle already in production. When Nissan took control of DAT in 1934, the name "Datson" was changed to "Datsun", because "son" also means "loss" (損 son) in Japanese and also to honour the sun depicted in the national flag – thus the name Datsun: Dattosan (ダットサン, Dattosan).^[3] Nissan phased out the Datsun brand in March 1986. The Datsun name is internationally well known for the 510, Fairlady roadsters, the Fairlady (S30 240Z, 260Z, 280Z) S130 280ZX coupes, and recently, the Go hatchback.  

Thanks to Wikipedia for the blurb.