Originally Posted by
jan nikolajsen
As I just learned today from a C&V expert of indisputable knowledge:
Shields and Stars: older
'Cinelli': newer
Not exactly.
I'm quite sure that member is referring to
these shields:
Note that the Criterium (above) used dual crests; the other models had the name at left:
The logos above were phased out in 1978 in favor of the double Flying "C:"
...and sometime later on (don't know the date), Cinelli reintroduced left-hand model names with the Flying C logo at right. Each logo differs depending on the bar model. Additionally, these later editions are satin in finish; not polished:

<-- Notice 26.0mm warning stamp for '90s-era bars
http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.as...12&AbsPos=1271
For the record, the new Cinelli repop bars are done up in the same way as the last incarnation.
-Kurt