Suit of Armour – Guinness Limited Edition Collectable Badge
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Bold Guinness collectable badge featuring the Suit of Armour, inspired by the 1956–1957 Lander advertising artwork and the classic slogan “Opening Time is Guinness Time”. This humorous design captures the playful spirit of mid‑century Guinness advertising, where even a fully armoured knight pauses for a pint. Part of the early‑2000s Guinness heritage revival series, this badge celebrates one of the brand’s most memorable campaign motifs.
This example is individually numbered 0220 of 2500, with the number backstamped on the reverse. It is Badge No. 1 in the collectable set of eight issued in 2002. The badge comes boxed in its original presentation case and includes the Certificate of authenticity card. A standout piece for Guinness collectors, especially those searching for items featuring the “Opening Time is Guinness Time” slogan.
Type: Limited Edition enamel badge Edition:0220 of 2500Design: Suit of Armour Motto/Slogan:“Opening Time is Guinness Time” Year: 2002 Series Position: Badge 1 of 8 Backstamp: Individually numbered Packaging:Original box + Certificate of authenticity card Condition: Excellent; crisp enamel, clean metalwork, strong colours
Badge Height: 32mm
Suit of Armour – Guinness Limited Edition Collectable Badge
Bold Guinness collectable badge featuring the Suit of Armour, inspired by the 1956–1957 Lander advertising artwork and the classic slogan “Opening Time is Guinness Time”. This humorous design captures the playful spirit of mid‑century Guinness advertising, where even a fully armoured knight pauses for a pint. Part of the early‑2000s Guinness heritage revival series, this badge celebrates one of the brand’s most memorable campaign motifs.
This example is individually numbered 0220 of 2500, with the number backstamped on the reverse. It is Badge No. 1 in the collectable set of eight issued in 2002. The badge comes boxed in its original presentation case and includes the Certificate of authenticity card. A standout piece for Guinness collectors, especially those searching for items featuring the “Opening Time is Guinness Time” slogan.
Type: Limited Edition enamel badge Edition:0220 of 2500Design: Suit of Armour Motto/Slogan:“Opening Time is Guinness Time” Year: 2002 Series Position: Badge 1 of 8 Backstamp: Individually numbered Packaging:Original box + Certificate of authenticity card Condition: Excellent; crisp enamel, clean metalwork, strong colours
