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9th June 2010, 02:32 PM
#1
Merchant Navy Day Lapel Badge
A few years ago I had a badge company make up 200 x 25mm MN Day lapel badges for me, which I sold for 50p each with the proceeds being put towards a one of the Merchant Navy projects I was raising money for at the time. I have just come across the last 50 or so of these badges.
If anyone is interested I will give these last ones away FREE (Maximum of 2 per person) on a first come first served basis. All you need to do is send me a stamped self addressed envelope and I will post back.
Attached is a photo of the lapel badge against a one pound coin to show size comparrison (no you don't get the pound coin as well)
Billy McGee
9, Masterton Drive
Hartburn
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 5JG
"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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9th June 2010, 06:47 PM
#2
Mn day badge
JUST IN FROM WORK AND TO LATE FOR TODAYS POST, WILL DO TOMMOROW.
Hope for two, myself and dad. Will appreciate this.
Also intersted in a Tregenna badge to give away on visits etc.
Will look into it, all advice welcomed as usual. Earlier looked into and set up and numbers were off putting.
MESSAGE FROM jOE TONIGHT, He is back from Spain, hopefully will ask for a proffessional view of my proposed song and help with lyrics etc "Over the Seas and Far Away".
Regret missing out on your last book, and would appreciate two copies if reprinted etc. Personal health etc on the mend and hopefully back on the ball.
Trevessa still bogged down with red tape and hope for a break through soon.
K.
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9th June 2010, 07:36 PM
#3
Hello Keith,
I'll send you and your dad a couple of badges each. Next print of book due out 21st June 2010. Stockton Council has just purchased seven copies of "They Shall Grow Not Old...." for the local libraries.
"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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9th June 2010, 07:45 PM
#4
Thank You
Will write a cheque tonight for books and enclose a SAE. If by chance the books will not be possible, please add amount to next required fund.
K.
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9th June 2010, 10:45 PM
#5
Yes Please
Save one for me Billy,I'll wear it proudly on our meet up here Melbourne on the 3rd September.Not sure of the postal rate so am sending some dosh; posting today.Regards Neil "Mort" Morton.
R 627168 On all the Seas of all the World
There passes to and fro
Where the Ghostly Iceberg Travels
Or the spicy trade winds blow
A gaudy piece of bunting,a royal ruddy rag
The blossom of the Ocean Lanes
Great Britains Merchant Flag
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9th June 2010, 11:20 PM
#6
Lapel Badge
Hello Billy
As i have been in the throws of moving house etc.i hadnt seen this post till now.
I wonder as i am in Australia if you could put one Badge aside for me,i will get to the Post Office on Monday the 14th June and post the self addressed Envelpoe to you!
It is most kind of you to give these last 50 away at no cost,so if i can assist in some way plaese let me know per private message!
If they are all gone by now i will fully understand Billy but do please let me know ASAP!
Thanks
Cheers
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10th June 2010, 06:25 AM
#7
Billy would love one of those badges, will give you a U.K. address to send to. Thanks for the great offer Billy, much appriciated.
Last edited by happy daze john in oz; 10th June 2010 at 06:29 AM.


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10th June 2010, 07:25 PM
#8
merchant navy day badge
Hi Billy, Sent a note today and sae, hope I'll be lucky.Thanks mate all the best Bill. BE GOOD.
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12th June 2010, 01:22 AM
#9
4 Billy
As i have not had any reply RE Lapel Badge (Billy) i take it that they are all taken,so wont worry to post out SAE on Monday!
Thanks
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12th June 2010, 10:09 AM
#10
Castleman,
All the badges have not gone, I put you two aside as soon as I read your post. I don't reply to every single post to avoid a long thread, but anyone who has posted a request for them is noted and recorded.
Posted today to:
E. Martin
Colin McClelland
Bill Roberts
Dave Hollis
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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