BIG HEARTED ARTHUR song sheet music promotional badge

A scarce original circa 1940's wartime period promotional song badge in gilt and enamel, depicting Arthur Askey wearing his 'Big Hearted Arthur' hat, this was his nickname and also his theme tune, the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham. 18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
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Code: 59929

THE LAMBETH WALK song sheet music promotional badge c1937

A scarce original 1930's promotional gilt and enamel song badge 'The Lambeth Walk', this version depicting the 'Pearly King and Queen' characters; the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham 18'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hook catch, enamel perfect.
Height 28mm.

'The Lambeth Walk' was a song from the musical 'Me and My Gi...  read more

Code: 59808

SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS song sheet music promotional badge

A scarce original circa 1927 'Shepherd of the Hills song badge', gilded brass example depicting a Scottish Shepherd wearing a kilt and tam o' shanter inlaid with multi colour enamelling; the reverse with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham' ' 'Regd Appd 729637' a registered, design and patent date of 1927. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt ...  read more

Code: 59703

GOODNIGHT MY LOVE song sheet music promotional badge

A very scarce original circa 1936 'Goodnight My Love song badge', gilded brass figure of a lady wearing a orange dress; the reverse with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham'. Excellent condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 29mm.

'Goodnight My Love ' featured in the 20th Century - Fox...  read more

Code: 59638

STORMY WEATHER song sheet music promotional badge

A scarce original circa 1933 'Stormy Weather song badge', gilded brass circlet the centre depicting young lovers sheltering from the rain under a large black umbrella, this example with girl wearing a RED dress; the reverse with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham' and 'Regd 783923' a registered, design and patent date of 1933. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fi...  read more

Code: 59366

DON'T DO THAT song sheet music promotional black cat badge

A very rare original circa 1928 'Don't do that to the poor puss cat' song badge', gilded brass example portraying a frightened black cat, the reverse with maker's details 'W.Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham 18'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no damage to the enamel.
Height 23mm.

'Don't do that to the poor puss cat song badge'...  read more

Code: 59290

KISS BY KISS song sheet music promotional badge

A scarce original circa 1931 'Kiss by Kiss (I'm Falling In Love With You) song badge', gilded brass red enamel heart, the voided centre with lovers smooching within; the reverse with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham Regd Appd'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no damage to the enamel, minor wear to gilt finish.
Height 27mm.
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Code: 59265

LIGHTS OUT song sheet music promotional badge

A scarce original circa 1935 'Lights Out song badge', gilded brass blue enamel crescent moon with lovers smooching within; the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd 118 Branston St B'Ham 18'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
Width 28mm.
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Code: 59259

WHEN GRANNY WORE HER CRINOLINE song sheet music promotional badge

A very scarce original circa 1938 'When Granny Wore Her Crinoline song badge', gilded brass example with female figure wearing a red dress, the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd 118 Branston St B'Ham 18'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 29mm.
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Code: 59226

Three of Us Sailor Soldier Airman song sheet music badge c1940s

A scarce circa 1940's gilt brass and enamel 'Three of Us song badge' depicting a Sailor Soldier and Airman this example is non-fretted between the figures and bears a white enamel title; the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress or damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 23mm.  read more

Code: 56441

The Lambeth Walk song sheet music promotional badge c1937

A scarce original 1930's promotional gilt and enamel song badge 'The Lambeth Walk', the dancing lady wearing a red dress, the reverse with maker's details "Stratton Birmingham" "Copyright". Good condition retaining original pin fittings, chips to the enamel on right lower leg, stress marks to legs, right arm and tail of dress.
Height 37mm.

i"The Lambeth Walk" was a song fr...  read more

Code: 54242

Three of Us Sailor Soldier Airman song sheet music badge c1940s

A scarce circa 1940's gilt brass and enamel 'Three of Us song badge' depicting a Sailor Soldier and Airman this example is fretted between the figures and bears a yellow enamel title; the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham 18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress or damage to the enamel, minor wear to gilt, otherwise an excellent example.
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Code: 53400

When The Guards Are On Parade song sheet music badge c1930s

A scarce pre war gilt brass and enamel 'When The Guards Are On Parade song badge', the reverse with maker's details "W.Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham" and "Regd Appd". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no chips to the enamel, some minor stress marks to the chest and arm, surface scratches and wear to gilt.
Height 35mm.  read more

Code: 53399

Amy Wonderful Amy song sheet music promotional badge c1930s

A rare gilt badge with green enamel, the reverse with maker's details "Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham" and "RGD 755555". Good condition, original pin fittings, some damage to the enamel above "M" and stress marks.
Length 28mm.
Width 26mm.
In 1930 Amy Johnson became the first woman to fly solo from Croydon South of London to Darwin Australia, flying her "Jason" Gips...  read more

Code: 51645

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