Is the Remembrance Poppy a political symbol?

The Royal British Legion (RBL), organiser of the annual poppy appeal, insists the poppy is not a political statement or "a sign of support for war", but instead a symbol of "remembrance and hope". read more

the poppy has no political connotations, it makes no comment on war, or its reasons. it is simply a mark of remembrance. a sign of acknowledgement for the generations that fought and died on both sides of conflict, in both world wars and all conflicts since. read more

The Royal British Legion (RBL), organiser of the annual poppy appeal, insists the poppy is not a political statement or "a sign of support for war", but instead a symbol of "remembrance and hope". "We see no reason why the poppy should be banned from players' shirts as it is not a political symbol," a spokeswoman says. read more

In Canada, the poppy is the official symbol of remembrance worn during the two weeks before 11 November, having been adopted in 1921. The Royal Canadian Legion, which has trademarked the image, suggests that poppies be worn on the left lapel, or as near the heart as possible. read more