Elizabeth II’s presence at the annual Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph was one of the most symbolic moments of her reign, where she led members of Royal Family in honouring those who gave their lives in service to the nation.
Now, the late Queen has inspired a new brooch from the Royal British Legion, based on the poppies she wore for the Service.
The Royal British Legion has stated that the brooch has been inspired by the poppy collection worn by the late Queen.
Elizabeth would be seen wearing a collection of five poppies, and whilst Buckingham Palace has never confirmed why five were worn, it has long been believed that each poppy represents a different service in the Second World War: the Army, the Navy, the RAF, the Civil Defence and women’s services.
The brooch released by the Royal British Legion features six poppies, nestled into a basket, bringing all that they represent together in one place.
Whilst not confirmed by Buckingham Palace, it is thought that Her Majesty’s five poppies represented each service in the 2nd world war: the Army, the Navy, the RAF, the Civil Defence and women’s services, and was always worn with great pride.
The Legion decided to add a sixth poppy as a tribute to Her late Majesty, who would have been 100 years old in 2026.
All profits from the Elizabeth Poppy Basket Brooch will go towards the Royal British Legion’s work in supporting the Armed Forces community.
The brooch can be purchased here.
