Official Bluebird K7 Pin Badge

The Spirit of Speed: Bluebird K7 Official Pin Badge

The surface of Coniston Water is a mirror, broken only by the screaming roar of a Bristol Siddeley Orpheus jet engine. You are holding a fragment of that velocity, a physical connection to the moment Donald Campbell pushed the laws of physics to their absolute limit.

The Biography of the Metal Bluebird K7 was the world’s first successful jet-powered hydroplane, a masterpiece of British engineering designed by the Norris Brothers. Between 1955 and 1964, Campbell and K7 shattered the World Water Speed Record seven times, pushing the frontier of speed from 202 mph to a staggering 276 mph. This specific pin badge is a commemorative relic, crafted from an alloy of sterling silver blended with original aluminium reclaimed from Bluebird K7 during its meticulous restoration. After resting for four decades in the depths of Coniston Water, this metal has been recovered and reborn, carrying with it the history of the 1967 record attempt and the indomitable spirit of the "Speed Ace" himself.

The Founder’s Note When I first held the reclaimed sections of K7, I was struck by the weight of the legacy they carried. There is a specific soul to this metal, it isn't just aluminium; it is the skin of a legend that survived the most extreme environments on Earth. In our workshop, we have treated this material with the reverence it deserves, blending it with hallmarked sterling silver to create a finish that is both bright and enduring. You can feel the density and the precision of the casting; it is a piece of jewellery designed to be worn with pride by those who understand that history should be felt, not just seen.

Key Features

• Heritage Material: Contains genuine reclaimed aluminium from the original Bluebird K7 hydroplane.

• Master Craftsmanship: Cast in the UK using a bespoke alloy of sterling silver and record-breaking metal.

• Official Partnership: Produced in exclusive collaboration with the Ruskin Museum and the Campbell Family Heritage Trust.

• Exquisite Detail: Features the iconic Bluebird logo and K7 identifier in a hand-polished finish.

• Presented for Gifting: Supplied in a luxury Icarus Originals presentation box with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Hallmarked 925 Sterling Silver and reclaimed Bluebird K7 Aluminium.

• Dimensions: 25mm x 27mm.

• Weight: Approximately 8 grammes.

• Fixing: High-security butterfly clutch pin.

• Origin: Proudly designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom.