Poppy Appeal Pins

[mike_vee]

Spotted a job lot that included a couple of (possibly) genuine early poppy pins. It was "buy it now" and a reasonably fair price , so I took a chance and bought it.

Apart from the ones in the photos there were another eight , unrelated , badges.

They just arrived , the 2006 and 2007 poppy pins are genuine . Apart from the bowling club ones all the others are ones I already have but will be handy for swaps/trades.

With a single 2006 poppy pin (genuine and fake) going for £50.00 - £100.00 I definitely got a great deal.

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[Home Guard]

Congrats Mike, always a good feeling to come up 7's!

Terry

[mike_vee]

By getting the 2006 poppy pin in that joblot I now have a complete "spare" set of small dated pins.

I'm not planning on splitting the set or selling them on eBay , I'd rather keep hold of them and at some point let them go to a genuine collector for a fair price.

Of course , I keep my eye out and if I can pick up any others for a reasonable price I'll snap them up to trade/swap for ones on my wanted list.


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[mike_vee]

Originally Posted by mike_vee

Arrived today , a 1941 dated Poppy Pin Badge !

It matches a description on the IWM website :

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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Update :

This one , from National Museum of Singapore , was found during the excavation, recovery and burial of victims of ‘Operation Sook Ching’ (1942) and the Japanese Occupation (1942–1945) in Singapore which took place between 1963 and 1966.

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[mike_vee]

Finally got hold of a 2013 RMP Poppy Pin , that's another set complete and one less on my "wanted list".


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[mike_vee]

Originally Posted by mike_vee

that's another set complete and one less on my "wanted list".

As soon as I get one off the list I find another one to add !

Just saw a photo of the 2022 "Poppy Supporter" badge , I spend enough on RBL/PoppyShop badges but with money being tight I can't afford the "monthly donation" to qualify as a supporter.

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[Artynut]

Mike, you do not mention in this post if, or not, that poppy supporter pin is put out by the R.B.L.. in Canada the Poppy symbol is “owned” or under copyright to the Royal Canadian Legion. Regards, David J.

[mike_vee]

Hi David , the "supporter" pins are official RBL issue and are given to people who agree to donate (at least £10.00 per month) to the Poppy Appeal.

https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

The RBL has the copyright to the "red 2 petal" poppy design/registered trademark. When they really started of enforce the copyright (2010 onwards) numeous sellers/organisations were forced to adopt different designs (3 or 4 petals).

On 1 January 1994 the words on the central black button were changes from "Haig Fund" to "Poppy Appeal".

If anyone is interested in the history of the Poppy Appeal (in the UK and overseas) I would recommend this site :

https://poppyladymadameguerin.wordpress.com/

Heather , who spent over 7 years researching and developing the site , recently publish an excellent book (shown with some of my poppy collection).


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[mike_vee]

Originally Posted by mike_vee

Arrived today , a 1941 dated Poppy Pin Badge !

It matches a description on the IWM website :



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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Another one turned up on eBay , some of the paint is flaking off but it still went for £68.00 + £3.50 poatage !

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[mike_vee]

Poppy Shop has just released a Korea pin.

The standard "generic" design , doesn't say if there is anything on the rear.

[mike_vee]

The new plastic-free poppy.

From RBL website:
"Available from October 2023, the new poppy is made from an innovative blend of renewable fibres from responsible sources and can be recycled in ordinary paper recycling collections.

This is the first time in 28 years that a new poppy has been developed."

In 1995 poppies with a leaf already attached became available , previously the leaf was an 'optional' extra.

EDIT : Poppy with leaf attached was available from 1987 , in 1995 “Poppy Appeal” replaced “Haig Fund” on the plastic button.

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[Mike_2817]

This poppy is to be phased in and may not be available in some areas where old stocks are used up (such as my area) a new stick on poppy will be available as well.

[mike_vee]

Originally Posted by Mike_2817

This poppy is to be phased in and may not be available in some areas where old stocks are used up (such as my area) a new stick on poppy will be available as well.

Thanks for the info Mike , RBL site doesn't mention stick on poppy (yet !). I've still got some of the old ones .

The plastic-free poppy will be available alongside remaining stocks of the current poppy to reduce any waste of poppies already produced

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[mike_vee]

Passchendaele 1917-2007

Arrived today , an unexpected gift from a fellow collector.

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[mike_vee]

Last year I got hold of official I.O.M and Riders Branch badges in June , they are usually available in time for Isle of Man T.T. (May 29, 2023 - Sat, Jun 10, 2023)

Haven't seen or heard anything this year , so if anyone has any info or sees them please let me know.

Thanks !

Photo of 2022 badges.

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