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Forum: Other Military Topics Today, 09:36 AM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee Fundraising ! Just had a quick read of the new (March 2024) RBL Membership Handbook and one item stood out : "Fundraising - Counties/Districts and branches are not permitted to produce their own branded...

Forum: Other Military Topics 13-04-24, 12:12 PM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee Haig's "other" fundraising . During WW1 Earl Haig was also involved with the "Tobacco Fund" , not correct by modern standards but I'm sure the "troops" appreciated his efforts ! :D

Forum: Other Military Topics 13-04-24, 12:07 PM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee Latest arrivals ! 1. Cardboard (child's) Poppy - The British Legion produced "penny cardboard poppies" (1922-1924) which , according to newpapers at the time, were "being sold to schoolchildren only". The official one...

Forum: Other Military Topics 10-04-24, 08:57 AM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee RBLI A couple of nice pins from RBLI. :)

Forum: Other Military Topics 06-04-24, 01:04 PM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee Regional Poppy Pins ! Have been told that the RBL has decided there will be no "Regional" pins as they want to "maintain the Poppy as the hero and longstanding symbol of remembrance and minimise deviation from that as the...

Forum: Other Military Topics 02-04-24, 12:54 PM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee Unexpected surprise ! This badge arrived this morning , I've no idea who it is from but it is a nice addition to my collection. If it was from a forum member "Thank You ! " :) .

Forum: Other Military Topics 02-04-24, 12:51 PM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee Taxi Charity for Military Veterans Badge arrive today : It was designed by Taxi Charity volunteer, Susy Goodwin, to raise funds to take veterans to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day in June 2024. .

Forum: Other Military Topics 29-03-24, 09:08 AM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee D-Day 80 Have just ordered this "Taxi Charity for Military Veterans" badge (via PoppyCabs) as it will go well with the various Poppy Cabs badges. .

Forum: Other Military Topics 20-03-24, 10:47 AM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee I had heard that "special" pins would be... I had heard that "special" pins would be available for D-Day events but now wonder if they are simply the ones already being sold by Poppy Shop ? Also , Poppy Shop seems to be having supply issues...

Forum: Other Military Topics 13-03-24, 10:56 AM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee Spot on Leigh , the first 'bleuets' were produced... Spot on Leigh , the first 'bleuets' were produced in 1916 and the British Legion produced a Somme 100 commemorative badge featuring the Poppy and Bleuet. ...

Forum: Other Military Topics 13-03-24, 10:26 AM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee French Fundraising Spotted a few French Fundraising pins , popped on bids £1.00 above the highest bid and ended up getting these two ! I hadn't realised how small the Poppy pin was but it is a great little item. ...

Forum: Other Military Topics 12-03-24, 11:15 AM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee Met Police Just got the 2012 Metropolitan Police pin , now all I need is 2014 and 2017 to complete the set. :) If anyone has/spots either , please let me know. Thanks ! :D

Forum: Other Military Topics 07-03-24, 11:02 AM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee Comparison with 'plastic free' paper poppy. Comparison with 'plastic free' paper poppy.

Forum: Other Military Topics 06-03-24, 08:01 AM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee New Poppy Pin Latest from Poppy Shop appears to be based on the 'plastic free' poppy , size 4.5cm (L) x 2.6cm (W) (brooch fitting). Cost £10.00 + postage. .

Forum: Other Military Topics 24-02-24, 04:01 PM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee Poppy Shop Free Delivery ! PoppyShop have a new free delivery code : FREEPOST Only problem is when you read the "Terms and Conditions" it states : So if you want to save money order now ! .

Forum: Other Military Topics 17-02-24, 12:02 PM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee MET POLICE Just got hold of a 2007 pin ! :D Still hunting for 2012/2014/2017 if anyone has/spots any please let me know. Thanks .

Forum: Other Military Topics 12-02-24, 02:48 PM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee New 2024 badges The latest set of badges from Poppy Shop. .

Forum: Other Military Topics 07-02-24, 10:01 AM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee Earl Haig badge The seller thought the badge was circa 1940 but it has a lot of similarities with an earlier "Armistice" badge I have. :confused: .

Forum: Other Military Topics 06-02-24, 07:27 AM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee Not really !:confused: Am sending photo to... Not really !:confused: Am sending photo to a few people I know to get their opinions/ideas. .

Forum: Other Military Topics 05-02-24, 01:27 PM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee Earl Haig badge Nice small badge and although the pin is broken (which I knew about) it is a nice addition to the collection. .

Forum: Other Military Topics 02-02-24, 08:53 AM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee D-Day 80 New pin now available from Poppy Shop ! https://www.poppyshop.org.uk/products/d-day-80-years-poppy-lapel-pin .

Forum: Other Military Topics 25-01-24, 10:10 AM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee Poppy Club ! A Poppy Club membership badge and certificate kindly 'donated' to my collection (Thank You !). It is a great addition to my supporter/fundraiser set . :D .

Forum: Other Military Topics 23-01-24, 11:20 AM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee In the past Poppy Appeal Organisers/Branches used... In the past Poppy Appeal Organisers/Branches used to get their supplies before PoppyShop started selling them. Last year there were dated poppy pins being 'resold' on eBay before some of the...

Forum: Other Military Topics 23-01-24, 07:22 AM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee Early start ! PoppyShop already have 2024 dated pins on sale , they are starting earlier every year ! .

Forum: Other Military Topics 21-01-24, 11:33 AM

Replies: 638 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 61,052 Posted By mike_vee A fellow collector just got these from one of his... A fellow collector just got these from one of his mates ! The small 2014 one shows that they possibly didn't know that the RBL double dated pins would be the larger size. .

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