Description
A complete factory‑sealed set of 10 Robertson’s Historical Events badges, each depicting a key moment from the early–late 20th century. Every badge remains in its original sealed packet, with bright enamel, clean gilt metal and untouched fittings. The set covers a wide span of cultural, scientific and historical milestones, making it one of the more unusual themed collections produced for the Robertson’s promotional range.
Events represented in the set:
• 1903 – Wright Brothers achieve the first powered flight
• 1912 – A total solar eclipse is visible
• 1922 – Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun
• 1932 – The London Philharmonic Orchestra is founded
• 1946 – The first casual “Hawaiian shirt” is adopted
• 1953 – The structure of DNA is discovered
• 1969 – 400,000 people attend the Woodstock Festival
• 1970 – The Spacehopper toy is introduced
• 1981 – The first London Marathon is run with 7,055 competitors
• 1993 – The Grand National is abandoned after two false starts
A rare opportunity to acquire the full run, all sealed, all crisp, and ideal for collectors who prefer untouched examples at just £9 per badge.
Robertson’s Historical Events Series
This themed series was produced to celebrate notable moments across the decades, combining colourful enamel artwork with short historical references. Complete sets are far less common than individual badges, especially in sealed condition, making them a strong choice for collectors of Robertson’s memorabilia and enamel advertising pins.
Robertson’s Historical Events Badge Set – Factory‑Sealed Complete Collection of 10
£90.00
Description
A complete factory‑sealed set of 10 Robertson’s Historical Events badges, each depicting a key moment from the early–late 20th century. Every badge remains in its original sealed packet, with bright enamel, clean gilt metal and untouched fittings. The set covers a wide span of cultural, scientific and historical milestones, making it one of the more unusual themed collections produced for the Robertson’s promotional range.
Events represented in the set:
• 1903 – Wright Brothers achieve the first powered flight
• 1912 – A total solar eclipse is visible
• 1922 – Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun
• 1932 – The London Philharmonic Orchestra is founded
• 1946 – The first casual “Hawaiian shirt” is adopted
• 1953 – The structure of DNA is discovered
• 1969 – 400,000 people attend the Woodstock Festival
• 1970 – The Spacehopper toy is introduced
• 1981 – The first London Marathon is run with 7,055 competitors
• 1993 – The Grand National is abandoned after two false starts
A rare opportunity to acquire the full run, all sealed, all crisp, and ideal for collectors who prefer untouched examples at just £9 per badge.
Robertson’s Historical Events Series
This themed series was produced to celebrate notable moments across the decades, combining colourful enamel artwork with short historical references. Complete sets are far less common than individual badges, especially in sealed condition, making them a strong choice for collectors of Robertson’s memorabilia and enamel advertising pins.