posted by [identity profile] a-d-medievalist.livejournal.com at 06:57pm on 30/10/2006
Perhaps because it used to be much more common for people to wear brooches/boutonnieres on their lapels? Wearing a poppy is a clear sign, but is still relatively subtle and in keeping with the solemnity of the event.

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