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Old 21-11-18, 08:26 AM
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I think it is very disappointing that the RBL has poppies made overseas, a great shame that is very telling upon the state of this country.

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Originally Posted by Mike_2817 View Post
To be honest the official RBL Poppy Appeal dated pins are also made in china but under a strict 'no copy' contract are produced in the 10's of 1,000's

How do I know this? because I am an official 'Poppy Appeal' PAO and receive them in their export boxes of 1,000 - In my area I have sold 10,000 plus of the pins available this year ALL for my local Poppy Appeal.

They are

1918-2018 dated Pin (of continued set)
1914-1918 Green Shamrock Centenary Pin (RoI Poppy Pin)
WW1 100 year Centenary Pin in Bronze
WW1 100 year Centenary Pin in White
WW1 'Thank You' Pin in White
Limited quantity of 5 Colour Rugby Pins (Original Black, White & Blue plus some new Red & Green examples for next years Rugby World Cup & 6 Nations)
Limited Edition 4 pin 'Ayr' Soldier Pins
Plus a selection of previous years pins via our stalls.
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