DESCRIPTION: A rare opportunity to add one of most desirable badges from the 1980's to your collection. The genuine HMS CRICHTON. Issued to commemorate the Robertsons Golly becoming the official mascot for this naval minesweeper in 1983. The connection remained until the ship was decommissioned in Rosyth in 1985. It is known that at least two batches of this badge were produced, the differences between them being the shade of blue used. One being subtly but distinctly darker than the other.
From the collection of Colin Dodds.
This is the
lighter shade of the two varieties. Listed as 109 in the Golly Checklist. Fourth image shows the two designs side by side to assist you identify which one you may already have. Note this listing is only for one badge.
BACKSTAMP: No backstamp as issued, certified as genuine by the Golly Checklist team.
CONDITION: Presented in excellent condition. The acrylic to front is bright and clean, the metal is unblemished. On reverse the pin and clasp is fully working. A very clean example.
See photos for full details. Multiple high quality images shows the badge from different angles.
Offered for sale with low reserve.
