Poppy Collection 2016 Enamel Brooch
Remembrance Sunday will soon be upon us, this year it is the 13th of November and of course, as with many years before this one, much of the nation will come together to remember the fallen. Last year I spoke about the 2015 Poppy Sparkle Brooch and this year I am following it up with this beautiful enamel brooch from the Poppy Collection.
In last year’s post I spoke about how the poppy’s quickly sprung back up on the fields of war and how the poem In Flanders Fields, inspired the Royal British Legion back in 1921 to hold their first Poppy Appeal. Where by selling silk poppy’s, which sold out instantly, they raised more than £106,000. Since then it has become an annual event, not only raising money for those who have served our country, but allowing us all as a nation to come together and remember the fallen.
For many years Remembrance Day and the Poppy Appeal have brought to the forefront of our mind the First and Second World War and while The Royal British Legion, of course want us to never forget those who gave their lives for us all those years ago. They also want us to remember those who still are and as such, for 2016, they have called the campaign Rethink Remembrance and want us all to remember, not only the old generation of soldiers, but the new as well.
If you have a few spare minutes why not head over to the 2016 Poppy Appeal website and read / watch a few of the stories from soldiers across the generations.
As I said near the start of the post, the Poppy Appeal started with just the silk poppy and sold out instantly, since then the collection has grown and there is now so much choice, from the well-known paper poppies, to dog collars, jumpers and more.
In particular I think these brooch’s are gorgeous, they only cost £14.99 for a medium which is 4cm x 2.5cm in size and comes in either a gold or silver tone and of course can be brought out year and after. They even come in a gift box, which can be used to store them in between use and really are such lovely quality.
If you fancy getting yourself one of these brooches or checking out the rest of the Poppy Collection you can over on the Poppy Shop.
What do you think of this enamel brooch, could you see yourself buying one as your poppy this year?
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How beautiful is that?!?! I love the fact that the money does go to the British Legion, and it is so much better than wearing paper ones which I lose all the time! I love the whole range that is on the website, especially the dresses!
It is lovely isn’t it – I’ve pinned it on my jumper so I can’t forget it. I either lose the paper ones, or put them through the wash in a pocket where they have fallen off and I’ve put them quickly. x
That brooch is really cute! Will make for a great gift..
— DT
I can definitely picture myself buying this enamel poppy and wearing it or buying it as a gift for a friend
That is so beautiful. I would love to have one and this would make such a great gift too.
That brooch is so nice. I know a few people that would love it so I’m def sharing
I love poppies, they are so pretty.
I used to buy poppies every year but would end up losing them, so I started buying enamel ones which last longer.
I still pop a few bob in the boxes anyway
Same here – it’s only a few pennies and if it helps a service man or women then great. x
This is such a pretty poppy, I need to get one of these for my coat x
I love stories that go along with jewelry purchases. This is so sweet. I love the red.
Those are beautiful. I would totally get one.
This enamel brooch is stunning. It is nice to see the branching out of the poppy apparel. x
I have seen a couple of people wear it around my neighbourhood! I never knew where to buy it though! It adds such a beautiful touch to outfits! and an absolutely amazing way to to support a great cause xx
Well I am glad I could help out with where to buy it 🙂 I must remember to wear mine from now on 🙂 X
These poppy brooches are beautiful. I would love one as a gift. So so pretty.
The poppy badges are lovely, I remember buying a sparkly one last year x
These are lovely. What a great way to show your respect and remembrance.
This is so pretty! I love the colors.
This poppy broach is lovely and for a great cause x
I only have one brooch and it’s a rose. This poppy one is gorgeous too.
certainly is a beautiful brooch and something that you can wear year after year after year……
It is a shame that the younger generation seem to forget what poppy day represents.
I would still buy myself a ‘paper’ poot too to go with my enamel one 🙂
Thank you for highlighting this 🙂
I want to get myself one of the wrist bands they are doing this year, need to remember to have he change on me to buy one next time I’m at the shop.
This is so pretty! I would wear this on my jacket. I could style this in so many ways..
I like how poppies accessories differ every year, this looks lovely!
I have been noticing loads of different poppies recently, some are huge! This one is really pretty and compact too, so you’re less likely to whip it off when you take your scarf off! With the ones that are used year after year, do people just make a cash donation each year?
That’s what I was wondering – I assume most would buy a paper one at least, I know I want to buy a wrist band as well and I’m keeping an eye out for a dog collar on the website in the hopes they get a medium.
What a beautiful brooch, I remember my mom she always want to have this.
I love the sparkly poppies that are around. This one is lovely.
That’s so pretty. I always buy a poppy, but it falls off or gets crumpled up so easily, so this is a great alternative.
Wow I absolutely love the design of this – luckily christmas is around the corner I know a few people who will want one of these in their stockings!