British Legion Somme 100 Poppy

[Mike]

I suppose technically there is no difference in the poppy itself between the two 'issues' It is just that the printed dedication certificate for the 1st July soldiers are now all used up.

[Destro1918]

Mine has just arrived today, ( an early Christmas present from my daughter) the certificate is named to

S/43330 Pte A Webster
Black Watch
Died 25 Sept 1916
Commemorated at Thiepval Memorial

The pin will be worn with pride.

Destro

[Mike]

Originally Posted by Destro1918

Mine has just arrived today, ( an early Christmas present from my daughter) the certificate is named to

S/43330 Pte A Webster
Black Watch
Died 25 Sept 1916
Commemorated at Thiepval Memorial

The pin will be worn with pride.

Destro

You'll have to keep an eye out for his medals. That would be something if you found them. No one would believe you and say you had faked the certificate.

[Mike_2817]

The Battle of the Somme was fought over 141 days. It took place between 1 July and 18 November 1916 on both sides of the upper reaches of the River Somme in France.

[BWEF]

Here is another chance for somebody to obtain one of the Somme Poppies.

Not a 1st of July casualty, but a Dublin Fusilier killed in the September:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112317646557?ul_noapp=true

[Frank Kelley]

£200!

Originally Posted by BWEF

Here is a chance for somebody that missed out on the 1st July dedicated poppies to get one, as long as you are happy with the terms.

This is nothing whatsoever to do with me. "My" poppy is in my display case, and is staying there.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=381739934961

[Frank Kelley]

I think I will be actually taking mine out of it's box today, an appropriate thing to do today of all days!

Originally Posted by BWEF

Here is a chance for somebody that missed out on the 1st July dedicated poppies to get one, as long as you are happy with the terms.

This is nothing whatsoever to do with me. "My" poppy is in my display case, and is staying there.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=381739934961

[Frank Kelley]

Just walking around over the last few days, yesterday in Manchester, many people wearing various poppies, but, I have yet to actually see anyone whatsoever actually wearing a Somme or indeed, for that matter, a Passchendaele poppy.

Do people actually take them out of their box, ever, or is it just me?

[Destro1918]

My daughter bought me one of each, and I do wear them both on different jackets all year round.

Regards

[Frank Kelley]

Good to hear that!

Originally Posted by Destro1918

My daughter bought me one of each, and I do wear them both on different jackets all year round.

Regards

[Frank Kelley]

Interestingly, certainly does not appear to be happening now, a brief glance reveals "buy it now" prices up to £550!

Originally Posted by Cribyn

When these first started appearing on ebay (being sold by persons other than the British Legion, that is) the listings were being ended by ebay as they were said to infringe their rules. Perhaps that is what has happened here.

[Tigerlily]

Originally Posted by Frank Kelley

Just walking around over the last few days, yesterday in Manchester, many people wearing various poppies, but, I have yet to actually see anyone whatsoever actually wearing a Somme or indeed, for that matter, a Passchendaele poppy.

Do people actually take them out of their box, ever, or is it just me?

I don't wear mine as I lose things.
I was persuaded into buying a knitted poppy by the RBL chappy at Tesco the other day(it looks very erm rustic and home made) I'll lose it no doubt and buy another before the 11th.

[Frank Kelley]

You have returned!

Originally Posted by Tigerlily

I don't wear mine as I lose things.
I was persuaded into buying a knitted poppy by the RBL chappy at Tesco the other day(it looks very erm rustic and home made) I'll lose it no doubt and buy another before the 11th.

[Frank Kelley]

Interestingly, the BBC report today, that Trading Standards have seized 1700 counterfeit poppy products from a wholesale company in Manchester.
Their on line report contains photographs of a gold poppy that looks similar to the Somme poppy at a mere glance.

Originally Posted by Charliedog012012

These bloodsuckers disgust me. It is beyond belief that they will try to take vital funds from the RBL simply for their own personal gain. How low can people go?

[Tigerlily]

Originally Posted by Frank Kelley

You have returned!

I occasionally pop my head around the door for a nose about...
I'm not buying badges as much as I used to, but I still pick some bits and pieces up, mainly headgear actually, attached pics of my last 2 acquisitions(I haven't taken proper pics yet, the bone dome is ex TMW I feel I need matching cloth badges).
Now motorsport season is almost over getting my aviation head on, was at Lakenheath last week and might pop to Coningsby this week, so still very much into all the things I was, I just can't spend the cash I used to!
But I hope you are well and behaving yourself Frank 😀