BBC Radio Circle Birmingham Area childrens hour club badge

A very scarce original pre 1934 'B.B.C.Radio Circle badge'; gilded brass title circlet inlaid with blue enamel, the centre depicting a rising sun in gold translucent enamel with rabbit and bird on green ground to the fore, with 'BIRMINGHAM' area title suspended below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St. B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, gilt remains bright to the front, mottled to reverse.
Diameter 22mm.
Height 31mm.

From 1923 the 'British Broadcasting Company' formed Radio Circles, they were clubs for Children's Hour listeners. A membership fee was paid and a badge was given. The BBC decided to end the Radio Circles in 1934.

Code: 60188