poppy wearing

[capricorn62]

With the 11th Nov nearing us I am wondering if my feelings are shared with others.
The wearing of poppies correctly really bugs me! I was always told the right way to wear
your poppy was as follows.
Ladies on the right side & gentlemen on the left as is the same whenever a flower or brooch etc
should be worn.
Surely this general rule of etiquette evolves from the buttoning up of a jacket, ie ladies right
over left, & opposite for the chaps!

[123everton]

First I've heard of it.
As a small boy I don't remember the poppy having a leaf on it.
The poppy was decided upon as a symbol for the fallen of The Great War (the war to end all wars) as it was the hardiest flower to recover quickly after and during the conflict.
During the following years the act of rememberance was performed on the 11th of November, but then the Second Great War broke out and the act of rememberance was moved to the nearest Sunday to respect their memory.
Personally I agree with David Niven in the film "The Dawn Patrol" (1938) when he said "the poppy is for the dead and dying of all wars, and all future wars."

[tamborine]

It doesn't matter how the poppy is worn, so long as it is seen by others, for remembrances. I wear mine on a hat and stickers on my car.

[A.Guest]

Poppy wearing etiquette: there is no right or wrong side - "other than to wear it with pride".

Ideally, make sure the leaf that's with it - is eleven of the clock.

[Veggibear]

http://news.bbc.co.uk.../magazine/8333733.stm

[smudge]

I bought my poppy this afternoon & will wear it with pride & respect for all who have fought for us - in all wars - but mainly for my Grandad Johnson who I never met, as he lost his life in WW1 & is buried in Ypres.

God bless them all.

P.S. I wear mine on the left, but then I am left handed.

[lyndylou]

Squad you need to watch the news more you will soon see recently fallen soldiers remembered by poppies
jack the hat is quite right - what you ever done for this country ??

[capricorn62]

Thanks to all who put their point of view. Very interesting read!!
Just like to say that I was one of those who supported our boys today.
& it was good to see many young people amongst the crowds.

[vonhabsburg]

The Queen wears hers on the left...

[vonhabsburg]

But the Queen wears hers on the left...