The remembrance poppy is traditionally worn on the left side, over the heart, as a sign of respect and remembrance.

Basic rule

  • Wear the poppy on the left side of your chest, roughly over your heart.
  • This follows the idea that medals and other symbols of remembrance are worn on the left, closest to the heart.

Extra details people often follow

  • Many veterans’ organizations (like national legions) state that the poppy should be worn “with respect” on the left side and not used just as decoration.
  • In some countries, people also stop wearing the poppy at the end of Remembrance/Armistice Day events, but exact practice can vary by local custom.

Small variations you may see

  • Some people attach the poppy to jackets, coats, or bags, but still keep it on the left side when possible.
  • Certain styles include a leaf that some place pointing towards 11 o’clock to echo “the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month,” though this is customary rather than an official rule.

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