Description

A colourful embroidered sew‑on badge featuring Oban Ships, celebrating the maritime heritage of the Scottish port town. Designed as a souvenir for visitors and seafarers, it captures the spirit of mid‑20th‑century coastal culture and the tradition of collecting embroidered badges. A distinctive piece for fans of Scottish travel memorabilia, maritime heritage, and vintage textiles.

Maritime Heritage & Souvenir Collectibles

Known as the “Gateway to the Isles,” Oban has long been a vital port on Scotland’s west coast, serving ferries, fishing vessels, and naval ships. By the mid‑20th century, Oban was both a bustling harbour and a popular tourist destination, with its maritime identity celebrated in souvenirs such as badges, patches, and postcards.

Sew‑on badges like this were popular from the 1950s onwards, collected by holidaymakers, sailors, and youth groups. They were often stitched onto jackets, rucksacks, or blankets, serving as colourful records of places visited and affiliations held.

Ship badges are prized by collectors of maritime memorabilia, Scottish souvenirs, and vintage embroidery, offering a tangible link to mid‑century seafaring culture and the enduring appeal of Scotland’s coastal towns.