Royal British Legion

noun

1. an organization founded in 1921 to provide services and assistance for former members of the armed forces

Example Sentences

The Royal British Legion and PoppyScotland run two major campaigns to donate funds from the poppies sold to support current and former members of the armed forces and their families.

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In 1921, the Royal British Legion ordered a million poppies from Anna Guérin in France and commissioned a further 8 million to be manufactured in Britain.

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The Royal British Legion says there is no "correct" way to wear a poppy - just that you must "wear it with pride".

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For the rest of the UK, the Royal British Legion produces about 40 million poppies annually.

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Poppyscotland is part of the Royal British Legion group of charities.

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