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1996 Robertson’s Pirate Golly Badge – Limited Edition Bubble‑Coat Variant

Add a true late‑era highlight to your collection with this original 1996 Robertson’s Pirate Golly – Limited Edition Bubble‑Coat Variant. This playful enamel badge features the Golly character dressed as a pirate in a blue coat with red trim, black boots and a classic skull‑and‑crossbones hat, complete with beard, eyepatch and bottle detail. The distinctive bubble‑coat raised enamel gives the surface a domed, sculpted look that immediately sets it apart from the standard smooth‑coat issues.

This Pirate badge forms part of the five‑piece 1996 limited edition bubble‑coat set, issued only between 31 May and 1 November 1996. The full set includes: Flamenco, Clown, Pirate, Mountie and Baby — with the Baby variant known to achieve exceptional prices at auction. Surviving bubble‑coat examples are increasingly scarce, and collectors actively seek them to complete their 1996 variant runs.

With its bold colours, characterful design and premium enamel finish, this Pirate Golly is a standout piece for any Robertson’s or vintage enamel collection.

The 1996 Bubble‑Coat Pirate Golly: A Scarce Variant from the Limited Edition Set

In 1996, Robertson’s released a short‑run series of bubble‑coat enamel badges, produced in smaller quantities than the regular smooth‑coat designs. Available only between 31 May and 1 November 1996, the set comprised the Pirate, Flamenco, Clown, Mountie and Baby Golly. The raised bubble‑coat enamel gave these badges a premium, domed finish that collectors quickly recognised as a special variant.

Today, the Pirate bubble‑coat Golly is one of the most sought‑after pieces from this limited edition run, especially among collectors aiming to complete the full five‑badge set. With the Baby Golly achieving notably high auction prices, interest in the entire bubble‑coat series has grown, making the Pirate variant a desirable and increasingly hard‑to‑find late‑era collectible.