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**RafaelYV** · 11-14-2009, 03:06 PM

I was looking at my Poppy today and marvelling at the design and the fact this simple symbol to show Rememberance hasn't changed for years. Do other countries have a similar paper/plastic device? I know you can get slightly fancier ones, I saw the 'contestants' on X-factor were wearing them, mainly on their belts like some kind of fashion accessory. Not sure I approve of it being 'used' in this way when the simple one is such a potent design classic... My Mum tries to get the white poppy for peace.

What brought it home most for me was the poppy collector outside Piccadilly Station in Manchester. I guy in his 40's, smartly dressed in a suit, a row of medals on his chest and what looked like an Afghanistan fresh desert camo rucksack over one shoulder.

11-14-2009, 03:06 PM	#17
RafaelYV Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 454 Senior Member	I was looking at my Poppy today and marvelling at the design and the fact this simple symbol to show Rememberance hasn't changed for years. Do other countries have a similar paper/plastic device? I know you can get slightly fancier ones, I saw the 'contestants' on X-factor were wearing them, mainly on their belts like some kind of fashion accessory. Not sure I approve of it being 'used' in this way when the simple one is such a potent design classic... My Mum tries to get the white poppy for peace. What brought it home most for me was the poppy collector outside Piccadilly Station in Manchester. I guy in his 40's, smartly dressed in a suit, a row of medals on his chest and what looked like an Afghanistan fresh desert camo rucksack over one shoulder.
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