A scarce original circa 1927 'Shepherd of the Hills song badge', gilt brass example depicting a Scottish Shepherd wearing a kilt and tam o' shanter inlaid with multi colour enamelling; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham' ' 'Regd Appd 729637' a registered, design and patent date of 1927. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no enamel loss, gilt finish remains bright.Height approx 34mm.SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS (1927)When day is breaking and birds are awakingI'm blue when the sun starts to beamNight-time a-stealing is much more appealingAs I lay me down to dreamI see my homeland where love is supreme....Shepherd of the hills, I hear you callingShepherd of the hills, when twilight fallsI seem to picture the black sheep returningI miss the fold, and my sad heart is yearningFor the daffodils and crimson cloverBy the rocks and rills I long to roamBack to the near ones and dear ones who love meShepherd of the hills, I'm coming homeOver the highway as I'm wending my wayI look toward the house in the laneThere with her knitting I see someone sittingShe looks through the window paneShe knows her waiting has not been in vain....Shepherd of the hills, I hear you callingShepherd of the hills, when twilight fallsI seem to picture the black sheep returningI miss the fold, and my sad heart is yearningFor the daffodils and crimson cloverBy the rocks and rills I long to roamBack to the near ones and dear ones who love meShepherd of the hills, I'm coming home