The most common guidance is: wear the poppy on the left side, over the heart. This is the traditional placement many people use to symbolize remembrance and to keep those who died close to the heart. There isn’t a single “required” rule, and official guidance often emphasizes personal choice and wear with pride. If you want a precise standard for a specific country or organization, check your local veterans group or the organization that coordinates poppy campaigns in your area, as practices can vary slightly by region. Key points:
- Left side over the heart is the prevailing convention in many places.
- Some sources note alternate practices (e.g., a badge-like placement or right side) but stress there is no universal right or wrong way; personal choice matters.
- The exact regulations can differ by country (e.g., Canada’s Royal Canadian Legion policies emphasize wearing with respect and on the left, but emphasize personal choice as well).
If you’d like, I can tailor guidance to your location (country or region) and provide the most current official stance from the relevant veterans’ organization.
