Glen Avon Paddle Steamer Ship picture badge lauched 1912

A very scarce original circa 1930's period 'Glen Avon Paddle Steamer boat souvenir badge'; gilt brass example of the passenger excursion boat inlaid with dark blue, green and white enamel, superimposed over a light blue lifebuoy; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W. Miller Ltd, Branston St. B'Ham 18.' (an address format used between circa 1935 and 1958). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Size 37 x 21mm.
Built: Ailsa Shipbuilding Co. Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Launched:1912.
Admiralty requisition: minesweeper 1914 to 1919.
1942 : Anti-aircraft ship.
Foundered: c.1942 in a storm.

Code: 65801