Description
A lively and characterful vintage charity badge from the Kent Hop Cops series, still attached to its original printed card. This version features the green hop‑character wearing a beige police hat and black shoes — a classic design from the set that captures the playful, community‑spirited feel of the range. Produced as part of a local fundraising effort, each badge in the series supported Kent‑based charities and was sold as one of several designs to collect.
The original card is included, complete with the familiar fundraising wording and confirmation that it is “one in a series to collect”. A charming piece of regional nostalgia, ideal for collectors of British charity pins, hop‑themed items, or Kent heritage memorabilia.
The Hop Cops & Kent’s Local Fundraising Culture
The Kent Hop Cops series reflects the grassroots fundraising tradition that flourished across the UK from the 1980s onward. Small community groups often commissioned themed badges to sell at fairs, fêtes, and charity stalls, with designs inspired by local identity.
Kent’s hop‑growing heritage made the hop‑character motif a natural choice, resulting in a colourful cast of mascots. Examples that remain on their original cards offer both provenance and display appeal, making them increasingly collectible today.
Height Approximately 20mm
Ref: KHC5
Kent Hop Cops Police‑Hat Charity Pin – Vintage Badge on Original Card
£6.00
Description
A lively and characterful vintage charity badge from the Kent Hop Cops series, still attached to its original printed card. This version features the green hop‑character wearing a beige police hat and black shoes — a classic design from the set that captures the playful, community‑spirited feel of the range. Produced as part of a local fundraising effort, each badge in the series supported Kent‑based charities and was sold as one of several designs to collect.
The original card is included, complete with the familiar fundraising wording and confirmation that it is “one in a series to collect”. A charming piece of regional nostalgia, ideal for collectors of British charity pins, hop‑themed items, or Kent heritage memorabilia.
The Hop Cops & Kent’s Local Fundraising Culture
The Kent Hop Cops series reflects the grassroots fundraising tradition that flourished across the UK from the 1980s onward. Small community groups often commissioned themed badges to sell at fairs, fêtes, and charity stalls, with designs inspired by local identity.
Kent’s hop‑growing heritage made the hop‑character motif a natural choice, resulting in a colourful cast of mascots. Examples that remain on their original cards offer both provenance and display appeal, making them increasingly collectible today.
Height Approximately 20mm
Ref: KHC5