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Remembrance day falls on the 11 November each day, marking the end of the hostilities of World War I in 1918. Fighting stopped on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month and to show our appreciation and gratitude to all the armed forces that died in line of duty a moment’s silence is observed across the Commonwealth countries.Â
People have grown accustomed to wearing a red poppy, but to many the origin of this tradition is unknown. The use of the poppy was initially inspired by the World War I poem “In Flanders Fields” which describes the vast number of poppies that grew in the churned up earth of soldiers’ graves. This beautiful poem inspired Moina Michael, an American YWCA worker and in 1918 she published her own poem called, “We Shall Keep the Faith”. In her poem she promised to always wear a red poppy in remembrance for those brave men who served in the war.
The Poppy Factory was founded in Richmond in 1922 and the initial design of the poppy was created so that workers with a disability could easily assemble it. Major George Howson was the founder, and as a young infantry officer he created the disabled society to help disabled ex service men from the war.
There are many different ways people can wear a poppy to show their support to soldiers who have fought in wars and still currently are.
The Lapel Poppy is the most commonly worn poppy and is usually attached to an item of clothing by using a pin. However there are other ways to show your support.
This is the Royal British Legions online shop and offers a wide range of remembrance products, here you will find something for everyone and is a way of showing greater appreciation than simply buying a ÂŁ1 paper poppy. Many people now attach a giant poppy to the front of their lorry or car, this is a great way of showing people that you are supporting the armed forces and remembering the courage of the thousands that fought in World War I.
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge wore the Large Crystal Buckley Brooch earlier this year. The Brooch is plated with 18 karat gold and is part of the range of remembrance jewellery that can be worn all year round. Wearing this brooch is a great way to show your every lasting support for the Royal British Legion.
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This a great way to show people across the world you are supporting the Royal British Legion as you can combine your support with social networking sites, adding a poppy to your Facebook of Twitter page.
Remember to show your support to such an amazing cause, but you don’t just have to wear your poppy in November and forget about it for a year. This year show your support all year round and raise money for the Royal British Legion, a truly worthy cause.
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