London_The global civilization

1983 Policeman souvenir patch

I lived in London during 6 months and I had the opportunity to discover one of most impressive cities in the world, thousands of people different races, cultures, languages sharing arts, education, communication, fashion trends and overall travel experiences. With such introductory letter is not difficult to find several souvenir patches for tourists

FLAG OF LONDON

(1970-198?) Sampson Imports,ltd

Sampson´s London Flag

London Flag Beg- Mid 70´s

Here you are two different souvenir London Flag Patch. On right side, Sampson 80´s colorful patch with massive use of lurex sewing. 
On left Souvenir Patch of London Flag, probably Mid 70´s. In both cases is representing the St. George´s red cross and upper left quarter the Sant Paul - Patron saint of London -sword.

Souvenir patch Coat of arms End 70´s

COAT OF ARMS

(1965-198?) Sampson Imports, ltd
Souvenir patch of End 70´s in the middle the shield with London flag, at both sides two dragons, derivated of St. George - The saint patron of England-who killed a dragon... the legend said.
Beautiful red back felt glued patch combine silver lurex sewing with ornamental embroidered, clear in details. Not to difficult get it in the patch collections. I´m not sure if it was manufactured by Sampson´s Souvenir, ltd.

LONDON MAIN PLACES

You can expend several days walking and visiting the main monuments and interesting places of London. Here you are an extensive example of London´s most famous places.  

TOWER BRIDGE
(1965-198?) Sampson´s souvenir patch
Three wonderful souvenir patches of Tower Bridge, for me one of most relevant places to visit. You can see two Sampson´s patches ( left and center) of different periods and same content. On the center, very common patch of Tower bridge manufactured End of 60´s, sewing onto red back felt with higher dimensions than on left side patch, also Sampson´s souvenir patch of 1978.
On right side, combination of Big ben and Tower bridge patch with Silver lurex sew onto red felt back.

HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT/BIG BEN

(1967-198?) Sampson Imports
Two Sampson´s patches of 80´s with House of Parliament, very common to find 





WESTMISTER CATHEDRAL
(1971-1981) Sampson Imports,ltd 
Souvenir patch of the most important Catholic Cathedral in England, manufactured by Sampson´s probably Beginning 70´s. This wonderful and full of color patch is saw onto red back felt.
The main issue is that is difficult to find in good conditions.




TRAFALGAR SQUARE
(1967-198?) Sampson Imports,ltd
Very appreciated by collectors or people that try to get it after visiting London.This 70´s Trafalgar Square patch was manufactured by Sampson´s. 
Is easier to get more recent patches but this one 
 





BUCKINGHAM PALACE
(1967-198?) Sampson Imports,ltd
Other souvenir patch very demanded and appreciated by collectors or people for collecting after visiting London.This Buckingham Palace patch was manufactured by Sampson´s Begin-Mid 70´s










SAINT PAUL´S CATHEDRAL 
(1969-198?)Sampson Imports,ltd
This Sampson´s patch shows St. Paul, an Anglican cathedral, the seat of Bishop of London manufactured beginning of 70´s with golden lurex sew onto red felt back.




THE LONDON PLANETARIUM.
(1974-1976) Sampson Imports,ltd
Here you are wonderful patch for scutelliphily people, limited edition available during 2 years, really appreciated in  patch collections.

POST OFFICE TOWER
(1971-1980´s) Sampson Imports,ltd
The patch showed is Mid 70´s sew onto blue back felt, showing the BT Tower a communication tower based in London

 NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
(1978-1979) Sampson Imports,ltd. two patches with blue and red felt. Also some different sew color in name.

 MADAME TUSSAUDS
 (1977-1979) Sampson Import
Souvenir patch of one of main tourist attractions in London the wax museum
Here you are three examples of patches about Mme. Tussauds, however I´m not sure about manufacturer and period in last two

LONDON ZOO
LONDON ZOO 150th ANNIVERSARY
(1976-1979)Sampson Import,ltd .
150 years London Zoo Commemorative Patch 
This patch is difficult to find it









On right side: Chia Chia & Ching Ching,couple of Giant Pandas London souvenir patch of London Zoo dated on 1974-? to remain Chinese goodwill gift to English people. Very rare, expensive and appreciate by Scutelliphily´s