{"title":"1950s Robertson’s Golly Badges – Classic Golden Shred Era","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"robertsons-golly-bagpiper-badge-fattorini-backstamp","title":"Robertson’s Golly Bagpiper Badge — Fattorini Backstamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn original Robertson’s Golly Bagpiper enamel badge, produced during the earlier era of the token‑redeem scheme and manufactured by Fattorini, one of the most respected British badge makers of the period. This example carries the correct Fattorini backstamp, confirming an authentic early production rather than the later 1980s Robertson’s‑marked issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe badge features the classic Bagpiper design, complete with detailed pipes, tunic and bonnet, and is presented in good vintage condition with light age‑related wear consistent with genuine post war enamel pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robertson's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53095930069331,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/9777\/1603\/files\/Robertson_s_1970s_Golly_Bagpiper_Badge_Fattorini_Backstamp.jpg?v=1780568737"},{"product_id":"robertson-s-golly-cricketer-badge-1950s-h-w-miller-birmingham","title":"Robertson’s Golly Cricketer Badge – 1950s H.W. Miller Birmingham","description":"\u003cp\u003eA scarce original 1950s Robertson’s Golly Cricketer promotional badge featuring the character in a white waistcoat and bright blue jacket, holding a cricket bat. The enamel is clean and vibrant with no stress marks or damage, and the gilt finish remains bright. The reverse is impressed with the maker’s mark H.W. Miller Ltd. B’Ham 18, confirming an early Birmingham‑made example. Complete with its original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, this is a well‑preserved and highly desirable piece of Robertson’s advertising memorabilia.\u003cbr\u003eHeight approx. 32mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eH.W. Miller Birmingham Badges\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH.W. Miller Ltd. was one of Birmingham’s respected mid‑century badge manufacturers, known for producing high‑quality gilt and enamel pins for commercial brands and promotional campaigns. Their Robertson’s sporting‑theme badges — including the cricketer — are among the more sought‑after variants, especially when found in clean condition with original fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage and Nostalgic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53302625435987,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/9777\/1603\/files\/Robertson_s_Golly_Cricketer_Badge_1950s_H.W._Miller_Birmingham.jpg?v=1780721485"},{"product_id":"robertson-s-golly-tennis-player-badge-1950s-h-w-miller-birmingham","title":"Robertson’s Golly Tennis Player Badge – 1950s H.W. Miller Birmingham","description":"\u003cp\u003eA scarce original 1950s Robertson’s Golly Tennis Player promotional badge featuring the character in a white waistcoat and bright blue jacket, holding a tennis racquet. The enamel is clean and bright with no stress marks or damage, and the gilt finish remains crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse carries the impressed maker’s mark H.W. Miller Ltd. B’Ham 18, confirming an early Birmingham‑made example. Complete with its original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, this is a highly desirable sporting‑theme badge in excellent condition.\u003cbr\u003eHeight approx. 32mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eH.W. Miller Birmingham Badges\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH.W. Miller Ltd. produced some of the finest gilt and enamel promotional badges of the mid‑20th century, supplying commercial brands, clubs and advertising campaigns. Their Robertson’s sporting series — including the tennis player — is particularly sought after today, with early Miller‑marked examples prized for their quality and clean enamel work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage and Nostalgic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53302687465811,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/9777\/1603\/files\/Robertson_s_Golly_Tennis_Player_Badge_1950s_H.W._Miller_Birmingham.jpg?v=1780568562"},{"product_id":"robertson-s-golly-golf-player-badge-1950s-fattorini-birmingham","title":"Robertson’s Golly Golf Player Badge – 1950s Fattorini Birmingham","description":"\u003cp\u003eA desirable original 1950s Robertson’s Golly Golf Player enamel badge, produced by Fattorini of Birmingham. This example shows the character in a white waistcoat and blue jacket, posed with a golf club and ball. The reverse carries the correct Fattorini maker’s stamp, confirming an authentic Birmingham‑made piece. \u003cbr\u003eHeight approx. 32mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFattorini Birmingham Badges\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFattorini was one of Birmingham’s longest‑established badge makers, known for producing high‑quality gilt and enamel pins for commercial brands, clubs and promotional campaigns. Their Robertson’s designs are particularly collectable, with sporting variants such as the golf player being among the more appealing examples for specialist badge collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage and Nostalgic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53302738583891,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/9777\/1603\/files\/1950s_Robertson_s_Golly_Golf_Player.jpg?v=1780568452"},{"product_id":"robertson-s-golly-scout-badge-1950s-r-gomm-birmingham","title":"Robertson’s Golly Scout Badge – 1950s R. Gomm Birmingham","description":"\u003cp\u003eA genuine 1950s Robertson’s Golly Scout enamel badge, this example produced by R. Gomm of Frederick Street, Birmingham. The figure is shown in classic scouting style, holding a flag and wearing the familiar blue top with Golden Shred lettering and red shorts. .The reverse is clearly backstamped R. Gomm Frederick St. B’Ham, confirming an authentic period‑made piece. Height approx. 32mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eR. Gomm Birmingham Badges\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR. Gomm was one of Birmingham’s established mid‑century badge makers, known for crisp stamping, clean enamel work and reliable fittings. Their Robertson’s designs are well regarded by collectors, with themed variants such as the scout being particularly attractive due to their colourful styling and relative scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage and Nostalgic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53303031497043,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/9777\/1603\/files\/Robertson_s_Golly_Scout_Badge_1950s_R._Gomm_Birmingham.jpg?v=1780568316"},{"product_id":"robertsons-golly-boy-scout-backstamped-fattorini","title":"Robertsons Golly Boy Scout white waistcoat advertising badge - Backstamped FATTORINI","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003escarce original 1950s Robertson’s Golly Scout badge\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the early pale‑fawn bush hat, large fleur‑de‑lis flag emblem and the classic \u003cstrong\u003ewhite waistcoat with the ‘Golden Shred’ slogan\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is an authentic period example from the early promotional era, with the reverse clearly stamped \u003cstrong\u003eFattorini\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the principal makers of mid‑century Robertson’s badges. 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Fattorini Golly badge with reverse \u003cstrong\u003ebackstamped F \u0026amp; S\u003c\/strong\u003e,.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe colours remain bright and the detailing crisp — especially the large bagpipe shape and clear lettering — making this one of the more sought‑after non‑standard Robertson’s musician designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage and Nostalgic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53925230510419,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/9777\/1603\/files\/IMG_0570.jpg?v=1780591243"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/9777\/1603\/collections\/1950s-golly-badges-for-sale.webp?v=1780810571","url":"https:\/\/vintageandnostalgic.co.uk\/collections\/1950s-robertson-s-golly-badges.oembed","provider":"Vintage and Nostalgic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}