The Poppy is an enduring sign of remembrance. It is strongly linked to Remembrance Day, November 11th, the date of the armistice of World War I. Poppies are a common sight in Europe and they flourished in the soil near the fighting. This led Canadian, Dr. John McCrae, to be inspired to write the poem “In Flanders’ Field”.

Artificial poppies originated in Britain in 1921 to raise money for ex-servicemen and the families of those who died in combat. They were supplied by Anna Guérin, she started making poppies to support war orphans in France. The poppies became so popular that in 1922 Britain started up a factory staffed by disabled ex-servicemen, a practice that continues to this day.

The poppy continues to be shared in commemoration of those who lost their lives in World War I and subsequent conflicts.

Poppies are never sold on-line.

The Dominion Command of The Royal Canadian Legion has registered the trademark of the Poppy image to safeguard the Poppy insignia as a symbol of Remembrance. The People of Canada also provided enhanced protection to the Poppy insignia as a protected mark through an Act of Parliament in 1948.

The Legion has registered many variations of the Poppy image (lapel poppy, Poppy logo, symbols and flower) as trademarks and also has registered the
trademark POPPY. The ensuing rights prevent unauthorized use, especially in the context of Veterans, remembrance and fund-raising for each trademark.

The Poppy can never be used as a symbol of Remembrance for profit or personal gain and may not be used without the express written permission
of Dominion Command by any organization, group, community, or individual for commercial or charitable display or public distribution.

Support Veterans through the Poppy Campaign by donating to your local Legion.