A scarce original circa 1930's 'Amy Wonderful Amy song badge' in the form of her pioneering aeroplane 'Jason' in gilt and blue enamel, the reverse with maker's details "Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham" and "Reg 755555". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect except for one stress line between M and Y, visible only with a magnifying glass.
In 1930 Amy Johnson became the first woman to fly solo from Croydon South of London to Darwin Australia, flying her "Jason" Gipsy Moth aeroplane, these badges were sold as commemorative souvenirs, also given away with the song sheet, of the very popular tune at that time "Amy Wonderful Amy".
A scarce 'Bathing In The Sunshine' gilt promotional song badge, with green and orange enamel, the reverse with maker's details "Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham" "Regd 765077" a design and patent date of 1930. Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no chips to the enamel, but with stress marks to elbow, costume, towell and legs.
'Bathing In The Sunshine' a 1930's popular song written by Horatio Nicholls, with words by Jos. Geo. Gilbert.
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". Excellent condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hook catch, enamel perfect, minimal wear to gilt finish.
"The Lambeth Walk" was a song from the musical "Me and My Girl" first made popular in 1937 by Lupino Lane, The song took its name from a notable street market in Lambeth Walk, London. "The Lambeth Walk" was turned into a film in 1939.
A good original 'Carolina Moon song badge', gilded brass example with female figure wearing a green dress, the reverse with maker's details "Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham" "Reg Appd" Very good clean condition, retaining original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
Carolina Moon a popular song written by Joe Burke and Benny Davis and made a hit by Gene Austin in 1928.
A scarce original circa 1935 'Widecombe Fairr' promotional song badge; silver plated example depicting a farmers grey mare horse with seven country bumpkins in character costume riding on its back; the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd 118 Branston St. B'Ham.18" "Regd 791733" a Registered Design and Patent date of 1934. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
'Widecombe Fair' is a well-known Devon folk song about a man called Tom Pearce, whose horse dies after someone borrows it to travel to the fair in Widecombe with his friends. The chorus ends with the names of seven men travelling to the fair: "Bill Brewer, Jan Stewer, Peter Gurney, Peter Davy, Dan'l Whiddon, Harry Hawke, Old Uncle Tom Cobley and all."
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.
A good original circa 1933 period 'Stormy Weather song badge', gilded brass example depicting young lovers sheltering under an umbrella, the reverse with maker's details "Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham" "Regd 783923" a Registered Design and Patent date of 1933. Fair condition, retaining original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, service wear to enamel and gilt worn back to base brass.
'Stormy Weather' was a 1933 song written by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler.
A scarce 'Auf Wiedersehen My Dear' promotional song badge in gilt and enamel, with the lady wearing a green dress, the reverse with maker's details "W.Miller 118 Branston St. B'Ham" "Regd Appd". Very good condition, retaining original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, service wear to gilt finish, a few very minor surface scratches.
'Auf Wiedersehen My Dear' a 1932 popular song written by Al Hoffman, Ed Nelson, Al Goodhart and Milton Ager.
A scarce 1940's period 'Lights Out gilt and enamel song badge', depicting romantic lovers resting on crescent shape title, inlaid with blue enamelling; the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, minor wear to gilt finish.
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.
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.
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.
A scarce 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, retaining original pin fittings, very minor service wear to the enamel.
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.
A good gilt pre war badge with red, white and blue enamel, the reverse with maker's details "W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham" and "Regd Appd". Good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, two very minor stress marks to the chest barely noticeable to the naked eye.
In 1930 Amy Johnson became the first woman to fly solo from Croydon South of London to Darwin Australia, flying her "Jason" Gipsy Moth aeroplane.
These badges were sold as commemorative souvenirs, also given away with the song sheet, of the very popular tune at that time "Amy Wonderful Amy". They came in three colours, yellow being the scarcer and were made by Miller, 118 Branston St, B'ham. Remains in good condition, original pin fittings, no chips to the enamel, but with two stress lines between the A and M.