Description
A vibrant and good‑humoured vintage charity badge from the Kent Hop Cops series, still attached to its original printed card. This design features the cheerful green hop‑character giving a thumbs‑up, dressed in a light outfit and full of personality — exactly the kind of playful artwork typical of small community fundraising projects.
These pins were sold to support local Kent charities, with each character forming part of a multi‑badge collectible set.
The original card is included, carrying the familiar fundraising wording and confirming it as “one in a series to collect”. A delightful piece of regional nostalgia and a great addition for collectors of British charity pins, hop‑themed items, or Kent heritage memorabilia.
Hop Cops & Kent’s Community Fundraising Tradition
The Hop Cops series reflects the grassroots fundraising culture that flourished across the UK from the 1980s onward. Local groups often commissioned small batches of themed badges to sell at fairs, fêtes, and charity events, with designs inspired by regional identity.
Kent’s long association with hop growing made the hop‑character motif a natural choice, resulting in a charming cast of mascots. Surviving examples on their original cards offer both provenance and display appeal, making them increasingly collectible today.
Height: 20mm
Ref: KHC3
Kent Hop Cops Thumbs‑Up Lapel Pin – Original Charity Card – Vintage Collectible
£6.00
Description
A vibrant and good‑humoured vintage charity badge from the Kent Hop Cops series, still attached to its original printed card. This design features the cheerful green hop‑character giving a thumbs‑up, dressed in a light outfit and full of personality — exactly the kind of playful artwork typical of small community fundraising projects.
These pins were sold to support local Kent charities, with each character forming part of a multi‑badge collectible set.
The original card is included, carrying the familiar fundraising wording and confirming it as “one in a series to collect”. A delightful piece of regional nostalgia and a great addition for collectors of British charity pins, hop‑themed items, or Kent heritage memorabilia.
Hop Cops & Kent’s Community Fundraising Tradition
The Hop Cops series reflects the grassroots fundraising culture that flourished across the UK from the 1980s onward. Local groups often commissioned small batches of themed badges to sell at fairs, fêtes, and charity events, with designs inspired by regional identity.
Kent’s long association with hop growing made the hop‑character motif a natural choice, resulting in a charming cast of mascots. Surviving examples on their original cards offer both provenance and display appeal, making them increasingly collectible today.
Height: 20mm
Ref: KHC3