RSPCA Pin Badge Collection: Display and Wear Tips

Quick answer

Display your RSPCA pin badges on a fabric-covered corkboard or wear them on a denim jacket lapel using locking pin backs to prevent loss.

How to display and wear your RSPCA pin badges

1. Choose your display surface: Use a fabric-covered corkboard, a felt pennant, or a magnetic board with adhesive metal strips. Avoid bare cork, which can snag the pin clutch. Fabric provides grip and prevents scratches. A common mistake is using a hard surface like wood, which can damage the pin's finish over time.
2. Arrange badges by theme or color: Group your Buttercup Farm Friends characters together or mix with other enamel pins for a playful look. Leave at least half an inch between badges so the clutches don't overlap on the back. Overcrowding makes the display look cluttered and can cause pins to fall off when you remove one.
3. Secure with locking pin backs for wear: Replace standard rubber clutches with metal locking backs (often sold as 'safety pin backs'). Push the pin through fabric, then twist the locking cap to secure. This prevents the badge from falling off during movement. A common mistake is using rubber clutches on thick fabric like denim, which can pop off easily.
4. Wear on sturdy, flat fabric: Attach your Harry the Hedgehog badge to a denim jacket lapel, a canvas tote bag, or a baseball cap. Avoid delicate knits or loose weaves where the pin can create holes or snag threads. Silk and thin cotton are prone to permanent damage; always test on an inconspicuous area first.

Product facts

• RSPCA Harry the Hedgehog, Pin Badge: Harry the Hedgehog is one of five Buttercup Farm Friends characters and is hand-enameled in Birmingham, UK. Its small size and smooth enamel finish make it ideal for both display on fabric surfaces and secure wear on collars or bags without snagging.