Description
A delightful and unusual vintage charity badge from the Kent Hop Cops series, still attached to its original printed card. This design features two green hop‑characters wearing police hats — a paired variant that stands out within the set for its friendly, team‑style composition. Produced as part of a local fundraising initiative, each badge in the series supported Kent‑based charities and was sold as one of several designs to collect.
The original card accompanies the pin, complete with the familiar fundraising wording and confirmation that it is “one in a series to collect”. A charming and distinctive piece of regional nostalgia, ideal for collectors of British charity pins, hop‑themed items, or Kent heritage memorabilia.
Duo Designs in Community Fundraising Badges
The Kent Hop Cops series reflects the creativity of small community fundraising projects that flourished across the UK from the 1980s onward. These badges were typically produced in modest quantities and sold at fairs, fêtes, and charity stalls, often featuring mascots tied to local culture.
Kent’s hop‑growing heritage inspired this colourful cast of hop‑characters, with occasional duo designs — like this double‑character variant — adding extra charm and collectability. Examples that remain on their original cards offer both provenance and display appeal, making them increasingly sought after today.
Height Approximately 20mm
Ref: KHC9
Kent Hop Cops Double PC Charity Pin – Vintage Badge on Original Card
£6.00
Description
A delightful and unusual vintage charity badge from the Kent Hop Cops series, still attached to its original printed card. This design features two green hop‑characters wearing police hats — a paired variant that stands out within the set for its friendly, team‑style composition. Produced as part of a local fundraising initiative, each badge in the series supported Kent‑based charities and was sold as one of several designs to collect.
The original card accompanies the pin, complete with the familiar fundraising wording and confirmation that it is “one in a series to collect”. A charming and distinctive piece of regional nostalgia, ideal for collectors of British charity pins, hop‑themed items, or Kent heritage memorabilia.
Duo Designs in Community Fundraising Badges
The Kent Hop Cops series reflects the creativity of small community fundraising projects that flourished across the UK from the 1980s onward. These badges were typically produced in modest quantities and sold at fairs, fêtes, and charity stalls, often featuring mascots tied to local culture.
Kent’s hop‑growing heritage inspired this colourful cast of hop‑characters, with occasional duo designs — like this double‑character variant — adding extra charm and collectability. Examples that remain on their original cards offer both provenance and display appeal, making them increasingly sought after today.
Height Approximately 20mm
Ref: KHC9