Artefact, Poppy Day badges

Significance

The tradition of wearing a red poppy on Remembrance day is to commemorate the end of the WW1. The sale of poppies made of cloth, or a lapel pin, is a means of fund -raising for the RSL.

Physical description

Framed collection of 18 Poppy Day badges mounted on green felt.

Inscriptions & markings

Each badge depicts a red poppy in a different style.
The badges date from 1946. Some have the words -Poppy Day appeal - written on them.

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