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Forum: Other Military Topics 20-03-24, 10:47 AM
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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
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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.
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Forum: Other Military Topics 13-03-24, 10:26 AM
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Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up 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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Forum: Other Military Topics 12-03-24, 11:15 AM
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Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up 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
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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
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Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up 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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Forum: Other Military Topics 24-02-24, 04:01 PM
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Posted By mike_vee
Exclamation 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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Forum: Other Military Topics 17-02-24, 12:02 PM
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Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up 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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Forum: Other Military Topics 12-02-24, 02:48 PM
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Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up New 2024 badges

The latest set of badges from Poppy Shop.

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Forum: Other Military Topics 07-02-24, 10:01 AM
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Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up 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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Forum: Other Military Topics 06-02-24, 07:27 AM
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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.


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Forum: Other Military Topics 05-02-24, 01:27 PM
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Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up 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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Forum: Other Military Topics 02-02-24, 08:53 AM
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Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up 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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Forum: Other Military Topics 25-01-24, 10:10 AM
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Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up 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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Forum: Other Military Topics 23-01-24, 11:20 AM
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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
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Posted By mike_vee
Early start !

PoppyShop already have 2024 dated pins on sale , they are starting earlier every year !


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Forum: Other Military Topics 21-01-24, 11:33 AM
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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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Forum: Other Military Topics 20-01-24, 01:16 PM
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Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up 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...
Forum: Other Military Topics 30-12-23, 02:03 PM
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Posted By mike_vee
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...
Forum: Other Military Topics 15-12-23, 10:50 AM
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Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up 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...
Forum: Other Military Topics 10-11-23, 02:11 PM
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Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up 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...
Forum: Other Military Topics 06-11-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 58,167
Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up 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...
Forum: Other Military Topics 05-11-23, 09:31 AM
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Views: 58,167
Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up 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...
Forum: Other Military Topics 02-11-23, 07:24 AM
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Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up 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.
Forum: Other Military Topics 30-10-23, 09:28 AM
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Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs down 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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