Canadian Poppy Fund 1929 50 Thousand Club Lapel Badge

The Canadian Poppy Fund 1929 50 Thousand Club Lapel Badge is a commemorative artifact associated with remembrance and veteran support initiatives in Canada. Issued in 1929, this badge was awarded to individuals who contributed to the Poppy Fund, an organization dedicated to supporting Canadian veterans and commemorating those who served in wartime. The “50 Thousand Club” designation indicates the badge was given to members of a specific group of significant donors or participants who contributed at least 50,000 poppies to the annual fundraising campaign. The lapel badge typically features a poppy motif, symbolizing remembrance, and is often constructed from base metal with applied enamel or colored paint. Markings denoting the year, fund, and club are usually present on the front. This item is representative of interwar Canadian veterans’ organizations and exemplifies efforts to both honor military service and support veterans’ welfare during the early 20th century.