What object is shown in the center of the Mini emblem?

The center of the modern Mini emblem displays the word MINI.

The badge combines the MINI wordmark with stylized wings extending to either side. The winged layout recalls historic Mini branding while presenting the brand name clearly in the middle of the emblem.

Mini originated with the small British car designed by the British Motor Corporation and launched in 1959. The modern Mini marque is owned by BMW, which acquired the Rover Group in 1994 and later developed the new MINI hatchback, introduced in 2001.

The emblem is sometimes described simply as a winged badge, but the central element is not a separate animal or object. It is the MINI name in uppercase lettering, framed by the surrounding wing design.