On Which Lapel Should a Poppy Be Worn?

The Poppy should be worn with respect on the left side, over the heart. The Legion's lapel Poppy is a sacred symbol of Remembrance and should not be affixed with any pin that obstructs the Poppy.

How do you properly wear a poppy?

For one, the poppy should be worn on the left side, over the heart. The symbol of remembrance should also not be affixed with a pin that obstructs the poppy itself. Available through some branches is the Legion's reusable black centre poppy pin.

What does wearing a poppy on your lapel mean?

The reason poppies are used to remember those who have given their lives in battle is because they are the flowers which grew on the battlefields after World War One ended. ... It is also used to help those who have lost loved ones because of wars.