1950s Robertson’s Golly Badges – Classic Golden Shred Era

The 1950s marked the most recognisable and best‑loved era of Robertson’s Golly badges — the classic white‑waistcoat designs with Golden Shred across the chest. Demand during this decade was so strong that Robertson’s commissioned multiple Birmingham makers to keep production flowing, resulting in subtle variations, short‑run designs and small‑quantity issues that Golly badge collectors prize today.
This page brings together a carefully curated selection from that golden period, each badge clearly photographed, accurately identified and described with full maker details where present. A vibrant slice of mid‑century advertising history.