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12th June 2010, 11:16 AM
#11
MN Lapel Badge International ?
Although I would be very pleased to recieve the badge and both add to my collection and wear proudly on occassions. Would personally stand down on my own request if by chance demand was higher than the stock and if someone perhaps missed the post or was late in applying. Althogh have posted the neccessary, see that Billy has taken into account those so far shown interest on site.
Would be interseting to know if MN National possibly would have something similar made prior to Annual MN Days, would be good to see all wearing similar at Tower Hill and even around the world at similar in Oz, NZ, SA, Canada etc. Would be good to swop and collect all countries designs ? ? ?
Food for Thought ?
K.
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12th June 2010, 12:41 PM
#12
Keith,
As mentioned, those who have posted have been noted and badges put aside.
About two month ago I was contacted by Brian Gray, the supply officer for the National MNA in regard to where I purchased my badges from. He was hoping the National Executive Committee would accept a proposal to have something similar made up to hand out free to those who attend Tower Hill this year. Previously it was only the Standard Bearers who paraded who received anything.
Rgds Billy
"Across the seas where the great waves grow, there are no fields for the poppies to grow, but its a place where Seamen sleep, died for their country, for you and for peace" (Billy McGee 2011)
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12th June 2010, 12:51 PM
#13
Over the seas and far Away etc.
I think the badges and wrist bands are great ideas and could be produced quickly in time for the Service etc, unlike coins and postage stamps which may occur. I would be pleased when they are achieved but this could be some considerable time away. Hopefully, something will occur more quickly with the song.
Over the seas and far Away.
Touch wood.
K.
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12th June 2010, 10:15 PM
#14
4 Billy!
Hi Billy
Sorry about that,and thank you for putting aside the Badges for me,now i will definately post a SAE out on Monday! Hope it doesnt take to long to get to you!
Many thanks in advance
Cheers
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15th June 2010, 12:58 AM
#15
4 Billy!
Hi Billy
As Monday was the Queens Birthday Holiday here i couldnt get to the PO so i went first thing this Morning (Tuesday 15th)and did that SAE to you!
Hoping that it will get there soon!
Thanks very much Billy
Cheers
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15th June 2010, 01:23 PM
#16
Merchant Navy Badges
Received 2 Merchant Navy Day Badges this morning,Thankyou very much,will pass the second badge on to a friend who was at sea for 40 years,again thankyou.
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23rd June 2010, 06:12 PM
#17
Hi Billy
If you still have a MN Day badge available, I would like to have one, am mailing a SAE just in case one is still available
Kind regards
Ivan Cloherty
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23rd June 2010, 07:02 PM
#18
Have about a dozen left Ivan.
"Across the seas where the great waves grow, there are no fields for the poppies to grow, but its a place where Seamen sleep, died for their country, for you and for peace" (Billy McGee 2011)
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23rd June 2010, 07:49 PM
#19
Mail
Hi Billy
Just wondering if you have yet received my SAE!
Thank You
Vernon
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24th June 2010, 09:00 AM
#20
Posted some badges to Australia two days ago, but to be honest I never checked the name on the envelope, so it could of been yours.
I know the ones I posted to Keith have gone miising in the post (typical Royal Mail)
"Across the seas where the great waves grow, there are no fields for the poppies to grow, but its a place where Seamen sleep, died for their country, for you and for peace" (Billy McGee 2011)
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