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20-03-24, 10:47 AM
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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...
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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.
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13-03-24, 10:26 AM
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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.
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12-03-24, 11:15 AM
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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
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07-03-24, 11:02 AM
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Comparison with 'plastic free' paper poppy.
Comparison with 'plastic free' paper poppy.
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06-03-24, 08:01 AM
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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.
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24-02-24, 04:01 PM
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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 !
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17-02-24, 12:02 PM
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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
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12-02-24, 02:48 PM
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New 2024 badges
The latest set of badges from Poppy Shop.
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07-02-24, 10:01 AM
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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:
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06-02-24, 07:27 AM
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Not really !:confused: Am sending photo to...
Not really !:confused:
Am sending photo to a few people I know to get their opinions/ideas.
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Earl Haig badge
Nice small badge and although the pin is broken (which I knew about) it is a nice addition to the collection.
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02-02-24, 08:53 AM
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D-Day 80
New pin now available from Poppy Shop !
https://www.poppyshop.org.uk/products/d-day-80-years-poppy-lapel-pin
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25-01-24, 10:10 AM
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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
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23-01-24, 11:20 AM
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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...
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23-01-24, 07:22 AM
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Early start !
PoppyShop already have 2024 dated pins on sale , they are starting earlier every year !
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21-01-24, 11:33 AM
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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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London Poppy Day
"The first London Poppy Day took place in November 2006, and was organised by 10 volunteers from the Royal British Legion's Lloyd's of London Branch, who raised £500 for the Poppy Appeal."
Just...
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30-12-23, 02:03 PM
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Poppy Appeal 1940
Not a badge but the 1940 "British Legion Poppy Annual" !
A wartime "austerity" annual , cover page is magazine quality (rather than hardback) and pages are basic paper with black and white...
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15-12-23, 10:50 AM
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Postman delivered this nice Australian...
Postman delivered this nice Australian Remembrance pin , a nice addition to my collection and a very welcome 'gift'. (Thanks Tim)
I like to thank members and fellow collectors for their kindness...
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10-11-23, 02:11 PM
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Poppy Supporter
Another gift , the latest Poppy Supporter Pin . Thank You ?
A great addition to the collection.
Pins/Badges were given to those who donated a monthly amount to the RBL or took part in certain...
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MET POLICE
Postman just delivered two Metropolitan Police poppy pins , 2015 and 2021 , so 2 gaps in my set filled ! :D Thank You very much Skippy .
Still hunting for 2007/2012/2014/2017 if anyone has/spots...
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05-11-23, 09:31 AM
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RBL (Scotland)
Another addition to the collection , an RBL (Scotland) plastic-free Poppy.
A quick thanks to the forum members who have 'donated' items to my collection , your kindness and generousity is much...
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02-11-23, 07:24 AM
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Kohima
Just ordered a badge from the Kohima Educational Trust , it will be the third version I have.
Oval - RBL
Hexagonal - KET
Round - KET
PS - Mike , I've ordered one for you.
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30-10-23, 09:28 AM
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Rip Off time !
As usual when it is Poppy Appeal time the rip off merchants are asking ridiculous price for pins/badges.
A 2011 Aylesbury 'poppy man' has an asking price of £99.00 + £7.99 postage , I have a...
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