The Royal Canadian Legion states that when it comes to proper poppy etiquette, it’s important that you don’t make your own due to their trademarked nature. Your poppy should always be pinned on the left side, over the heart.

Poppies are also commonly worn at special occasions that are directly connected to veterans.ĪLSO SEE: Royal Canadian Legion releases digital version of the Remembrance Day poppy Traditionally the Royal Canadian Legion has encouraged Canadians to pin the flower to their coat on the last Friday of October until sundown on Nov. When it comes to proper poppy protocol, the following tips will ensure you pay respect in appropriate fashion. The poppy became the commemorative flower as a result of Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae’s poem, “In Flanders Fields.” McCrae, who was nspired by poppies blooming in the battle fields, penned the poem which quickly made the red flower synonymous with remembering those who served. The first poppies in Canada were made by disabled veterans in 1922. With more than 2.3 million Canadian war veterans, the simple way to pay respect dates back to 1919. If you haven’t already pinned a poppy to your jacket, there’s a good chance you will be over the next couple of days. There’s important protocol when it comes to showing your respect to veterans.

Remembrance poppy etiquette