Purple poppy
The purple poppy is a symbol of remembrance in the United Kingdom for animals that served during wartime.[1] The symbol was created in 2006 based on the principle of the traditional red remembrance poppy for Remembrance Day.[1]
In contemporary service, most animals in United Kingdom military service are
Background
The purple
There is a specified purple poppy day in addition to Remembrance Day on 11 November where purple poppies would be worn. The date is movable, however. In 2018, in order to coincide with 100 years since the end of the First World War, 23 August was chosen as purple poppy day to coincide with the Battle of Mons. This was the date of the first battle between British and German forces during the First World War.[8]
Reaction
The purple poppy was not endorsed by
See also
- Animals in War Memorial – commemorating the countless animals that have served and died under British military command throughout history
- Dickin Medal – instituted in 1943 in the United Kingdom by Maria Dickin to honour the work of animals during and after the Second World War.
References
- ^ a b c d e f McClean, James (3 November 2015). "Remembrance poppy: Controversies and how to wear it". BBC News. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ "Poppy Appeal: White, gold and purple poppy meanings and where to get them for Remembrance Day 2018". Evening Standard. 2018-10-25. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ Tyler, Andrew. "Purple poppy". Animals Aid. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
- ^ "What is the purple poppy appeal and where can I buy one?". Metro. 2018-10-25. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ "The Meaning of the Purple Poppy & Where To Buy 2023 | Murphy's Army Purple Poppy Campaign". Retrieved 2023-08-22.
- ^ "What is a purple poppy and where can you buy one for Remembrance Day?". Manchester Evening News. 30 October 2018. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ "Purple poppies: lest we forget animals harmed in conflict". Smallholder. 2017-11-12. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ Centenary Digital (2018-08-23). "Purple Poppy Day launches, August 23, in memory of First World War horses". Centenary News. Archived from the original on 2018-10-31. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ "Prince Harry 'proud' of Rutland's poppy WW1 tribute". BBC News. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 2018-10-31.