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Forum: Other Military Topics 22-12-20, 09:32 AM
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Posted By Frank Kelley
It is annoying that someone could be so mercenary...

It is annoying that someone could be so mercenary and opportunistic, but, the RBL did get their money when the poppy was originally sold and I suppose they must have been pleased that the edition did...
Forum: Other Military Topics 14-12-20, 05:30 PM
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Views: 58,162
Posted By Frank Kelley
There is, as I write this, another seller who...

There is, as I write this, another seller who offers a Somme 100 poppy in it's original condition, the certificate dedicated to 9361 Serjeant J L Gilliland, Devonshire Regiment, available for £999.99...
Forum: Other Military Topics 14-10-20, 01:57 PM
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Views: 58,162
Posted By Frank Kelley
Certainly a handsome thing and ten thousand is...

Certainly a handsome thing and ten thousand is not a great number, I hope they prove to be as successful as the Somme and other reclaimed metal pieces that have been produced in recent times.
Forum: Other Military Topics 18-08-20, 08:37 AM
Replies: 629
Views: 58,162
Posted By Frank Kelley
Someone's lockdown project, so did you not...

Someone's lockdown project, so did you not actually buy it from RBL, if so, is it a fake poppy, copyright would certainly be infringed?
Forum: Other Military Topics 28-06-20, 06:24 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 58,162
Posted By Frank Kelley
Can you imagine the result if they had made a...

Can you imagine the result if they had made a limited edition with a certificate dedicated to a casualty?
Forum: Other Military Topics 14-06-19, 07:26 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 58,162
Posted By Frank Kelley
I think I will believe them, I certainly would...

I think I will believe them, I certainly would like to, well, I did subsequently buy one, after watching last weeks very moving events in Portsmouth and in Normandy and I am really pleased with it,...
Forum: Other Military Topics 12-06-19, 12:48 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 58,162
Posted By Frank Kelley
I would just be interested to know where those D...

I would just be interested to know where those D Day lapel poppies were actually made, it is rather strange that there is absolutely nothing whatsoever included that gives the answer, all the more...
Forum: Other Military Topics 11-06-19, 07:52 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 58,162
Posted By Frank Kelley
One enterprising seller on ebay has some...

One enterprising seller on ebay has some available at a buy it now price of £29.99.
Forum: Other Military Topics 08-06-19, 04:21 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 58,162
Posted By Frank Kelley
It is really annoying to think that particular...

It is really annoying to think that particular sand might have been on a trip "east" before being mixed with the black enamel.:(
Forum: Other Military Topics 07-06-19, 08:16 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 58,162
Posted By Frank Kelley
Does anyone know if these poppies were...

Does anyone know if these poppies were manufactured in Great Britain, it is a little disturbing to even consider that the hallowed sand from Arromanches might have been processed elsewhere.
Forum: Other Military Topics 28-05-19, 08:20 AM
Replies: 629
Views: 58,162
Posted By Frank Kelley
Yes, many people certainly don't have physical...

Yes, many people certainly don't have physical access to a shop, there seem precious few actually on the high street and of those that are, I have never been inside one that has the full range of...
Forum: Other Military Topics 26-05-19, 08:02 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 58,162
Posted By Frank Kelley
Just out of interest, are these poppies actually...

Just out of interest, are these poppies actually made in Great Britain like the Somme poppies were?
Forum: Other Military Topics 26-05-19, 03:12 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 58,162
Posted By Frank Kelley
Personally, I would not even consider Ebay, I...

Personally, I would not even consider Ebay, I much prefer to walk into an actual RBL shop and physically buy and walk out with whatsoever I might want, be it a box of Christmas cards or a poppy.
Forum: Other Military Topics 25-05-19, 05:56 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 58,162
Posted By Frank Kelley
Just twenty three, well, it's certainly no age,...

Just twenty three, well, it's certainly no age, very sad indeed, never mind, nothing we can do, but, he is remembered on here today.
Forum: Other Military Topics 24-05-19, 06:43 AM
Replies: 629
Views: 58,162
Posted By Frank Kelley
If they issue a certificate with each, I suppose...

If they issue a certificate with each, I suppose the number ultimately made could not exceed the number of fatal casualties incurred during the battle of Normandy, I see your example is dedicated to...
Forum: Other Military Topics 19-05-19, 05:53 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 58,162
Posted By Frank Kelley
Re your Edit, with all the spurious stuff around,...

Re your Edit, with all the spurious stuff around, I will only buy from the RBL, the matter of all the fake poppies around was picked up by the tabloids last year, I have to say, I was both saddened...
Forum: Other Military Topics 19-05-19, 01:13 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 58,162
Posted By Frank Kelley
Very nice indeed, I take it these are a limited...

Very nice indeed, I take it these are a limited addition.
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