Arrived today , a 1941 dated Poppy Pin Badge !
It matches a description on the IWM website :
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Small silver-coloured metal badge in the shape of a poppy, enamelled red with a black centre. On the top petal are the words "REMEMBRANCE DAY" and on the bottom petal "1941". In the centre are the words "HAIG FUND". On the reverse is a safety pin to attach the badge to clothing.
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Dimensions : Diameter 23 mm
NB: I think the "Haig Fund" rather than "Haig's Fund" is simply a spelling error by IWM.
I assume the badge (there was also a large paper weight) was produced as a limited edition souvenir to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Poppy appeal.
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