DESCRIPTION: Older badges of the white waistcoat era are known in an interesting variety. Known as the 'Trade Specimens' they are identical to the issued badges, but have no mount or pin on the back at all. The backs are completely plain. Limited numbers of each badge were produced to show what the badges were like - presumably before being fully approved by Robertsons. Odd individual specimens may be found and a few complete sets survive. For sale in this auction we have the Trade Specimen Guitarist. With light blue jacket, blue hands and red feet this design was made by Miller and is one of the few trade specimens which contains a backstamp.

CONDITION: This badge is in excellent condition. No chips or scratches. The metal is bright and clean. A lovely example. Please note the badge is not perfectly flat, although this is not a flaw as this occurred prior to enamelling, otherwise the enamel would have cracked!

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GOLLY GUIDE REFERENCE:	TRADE SPECIMENS

 



Offered for sale with low reserve.