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   What is a remembrance poppy?

   • A remembrance poppy is an artificial flower worn in some countries to commemorate their military personnel who died in war. Remembrance poppies are produced by veterans ' associations, which exchange the poppies for charitable donations used to give financial, social and emotional support to members and veterans of the armed forces. [ 1]

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   Why are poppies a symbol of Remembrance?

   • It is strongly linked with Armistice Day (11 November), but the poppy's origin as a popular symbol of remembrance lies in the landscapes of the First World War. Poppies were a common sight, especially on the Western Front. They flourished in the soil churned up by the fighting and shelling.

   Why We Wear Poppies On Remembrance Day - Imperial War Museums

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   When did remembrance poppies become popular?

   • By 1921, remembrance poppies had become widely accepted through the Allies of World War I as a flower of remembrance to be worn on Armistice Day. [ 9] Queen Camilla (then Duchess of Cornwall) wearing a Scottish poppy (top) and a Canadian poppy (bottom).

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   Who distributes remembrance poppies?

   • Remembrance poppies distributed by the Royal British Legion (top) and the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association (bottom). A remembrance poppy is an artificial flower worn in some countries to commemorate their military personnel who died in war.

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2. www.britishlegion.org.uk › the-poppyAll about the poppy | Remembrance | Royal British Legion

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   Learn how the poppy became a symbol of Remembrance and hope after WW1, inspired by a poem and a campaign. Find out about the Poppy Appeal, the plastic-free poppy, and other ways to honour the Armed Forces community.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Remembrance_poppyRemembrance poppy - Wikipedia

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   A remembrance poppy is an artificial flower worn in some countries to commemorate their military personnel who died in war. Remembrance poppies are produced by veterans' associations, which exchange the poppies for charitable donations used to give financial, social and emotional support to members and veterans of the armed forces. [1]

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5. www.britishlegion.org.uk › evolution-of-the-poppyPoppies Through The Ages | About the Poppy|Royal British Legion

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   Learn how the poppy has evolved as a symbol of Remembrance since the First World War. See the different designs, materials and features of the poppies used in the Poppy Appeal.

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6. www.iwm.org.uk › history › why-we-wear-poppies-onWhy We Wear Poppies On Remembrance Day | Imperial War Museums

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   Learn about the history and meaning of the poppy, the symbol of remembrance of the First World War and other conflicts. Find out how the poppy became popular, how it is sold and worn, and what other colours and shapes it comes in.

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   The poppy is the enduring symbol of remembrance of the First World War. It is strongly linked with Armistice Day (11 November), but the poppy's origin as a popular symbol of remembrance lies in the landscapes of the First World War.

9. www.bbc.co.uk › news › newsbeat-29848595Remembrance poppy: Controversies and how to wear it - BBC News

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   Nov 3, 2015 · From minor squabbles about how and when to wear it, to more serious discussions about how it affects our thinking about war, the red remembrance poppy is much more than a flower.

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    The destruction brought by the Napoleonic wars of the early 19th Century transformed bare land into fields of blood red poppies, growing around the bodies of the fallen soldiers. In late 1914,...