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Forum: Other Military Topics 20-04-21, 06:14 AM

Replies: 637 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 59,493 Posted By dumdum Hi Mike Many thanks for that. Yes, and I did... Hi Mike Many thanks for that. Yes, and I did look at the link you sent and found it truly fascinating. I don't know about you, but I find that I often see a really great post and then lose it...

Forum: Other Military Topics 19-04-21, 10:35 AM

Replies: 637 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 59,493 Posted By dumdum And here are the rest... :) And here are the rest... :)

Forum: Other Military Topics 19-04-21, 10:27 AM

Replies: 637 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 59,493 Posted By dumdum Hi Mike Indeed! Did we ever get around to... Hi Mike Indeed! Did we ever get around to attaching dates to the ones I sent you photos of? I think we did but maybe I should post them again so that others can get an idea of what is around....

Forum: Other Military Topics 18-04-21, 10:29 AM

Replies: 637 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 59,493 Posted By dumdum Hi Mike Hmmmmmm.... sort of makes you think,... Hi Mike Hmmmmmm.... sort of makes you think, doesn't it? I had no idea that Lord Sugar was a collector....:rolleyes:

Forum: Other Military Topics 09-04-21, 07:29 AM

Replies: 637 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 59,493 Posted By dumdum There is an association called the King's Empire... There is an association called the King's Empire Veterans who use a badge that has the initials "K.E.V." A dear old chap, long passed now, was greeted by a young lady at a social event with the...

Forum: Other Military Topics 28-03-21, 09:54 PM

Replies: 637 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 59,493 Posted By dumdum Hi Mike Hope all well with you. Seeing... Hi Mike Hope all well with you. Seeing your line up of badges caused me to think of an organisation that crops up from time to time called The Silver Badge Party. A bit of digging around...

Forum: Other Military Topics 23-01-21, 10:07 PM

Replies: 637 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 59,493 Posted By dumdum Hi Mike Again, you have amazed me (and us!)... Hi Mike Again, you have amazed me (and us!) with your ability to hunt down facts. I think that the poppy came from Canada (via that worldwide market..) so that would all tie in nicely. I have...

Forum: Other Military Topics 23-01-21, 09:19 AM

Replies: 637 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 59,493 Posted By dumdum Vintage poppies Hi Been going through some boxes, as we all should from time to time. Although I found myself easily distracted, I did locate these. Not sure about the origin of the two slightly shapeless...

Forum: Other Military Topics 23-01-21, 06:08 AM

Replies: 637 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 59,493 Posted By dumdum Hi Alan, Many thanks for your reply. Oh yes,... Hi Alan, Many thanks for your reply. Oh yes, definitely an "assemblage" but a nice little bit of folk art. The good news is that you don't have to worry about losing one or two badges out of...

Forum: Other Military Topics 22-01-21, 11:24 PM

Replies: 637 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 59,493 Posted By dumdum Three badges for the price of one! Thought that you might like to see this "set". I have posted this in the past but decided to post again following the member's mention of the Coldstreamers. The BL badge and the Ypres League...

Forum: Other Military Topics 13-01-21, 07:47 PM

Replies: 637 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 59,493 Posted By dumdum Hand made poppy for 2021! Hi poppy fans Recently talking with a somewhat creative friend, I discussed my interest in poppies. As we talked he said that he could make one in copper and hard enamel (the old method) for me...

Forum: Other Military Topics 12-01-21, 12:01 AM

Replies: 637 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 59,493 Posted By dumdum Hi Mike Another really great, informative... Hi Mike Another really great, informative post. I don't know who had put this "collection" together but they clearly had a reason. The latest poppy in the grouping dates from the late 40's. All...

Forum: Other Military Topics 10-01-21, 11:47 PM

Replies: 637 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 59,493 Posted By dumdum Another! Forgot to add this one! Any ideas as to the date?

Forum: Other Military Topics 10-01-21, 11:44 PM

Replies: 637 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 59,493 Posted By dumdum Poppies from a wee while ago.... Hi Mike and other "poppy pundits" Thought that you might like to see some older poppies. The 1921 example is easy enough to date but what period would you suggest for the others?

Forum: Other Military Topics 20-03-19, 01:11 AM

Replies: 637 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 59,493 Posted By dumdum Hi Mike Still looking for my "spare" 1921... Hi Mike Still looking for my "spare" 1921 poppy. Still happy to send you an "NZ" one, f.o.c.!

Forum: Other Military Topics 14-02-19, 09:09 PM

Replies: 637 Poppy Appeal Pins Views: 59,493 Posted By dumdum Hi How old do you want your poppies? I've... Hi How old do you want your poppies? I've got some from the 1920s including a couple of the first poppy appeal held here in NZ in 1921 (although it actually was held in 1922, due a to a hold up...

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