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Anzac poppy

The red poppy has become a symbol of war remembrance the world over. People in many countries wear the poppy to remember those who died in war or who still serve. In many countries, the poppy is worn around Armistice Day (11 November), but in New Zealand it is most commonly seen around Anzac Day, 25 April.

A French woman conceived the idea of Poppy Day.Moina Michael's initiative became a reality at an event in 1920 when The American Legion made the red poppy an official symbol of remembrance. Madame Anna E. Guerin attended the event and conceived the idea that selling fake red poppies could help raise money for veterans, their families and those children orphaned and in poverty in northern France due to the war.

The present poppy design is 36-years old.The New Zealand Returned Soldiers' Association changed to its present flat, Earl Haig design in 1978.

I do not understand the origins and causes of poppies at the time I arrived in New Zealand in the Anzac Day on the street to see people wearing the poppy brooch, but I still remember the first time I saw this brooch because we see a lot of people wear, I thought it must be representative, symbolic brooch. The poppy brooch design simple, bright colors red, black dot in the middle of a flower exhibit, followed by green performance ye'jing. Highlight is its simple design, although only a very simple shape and colors, but it is obvious to see its intentions。