21/10/2026
The time is almost here again when I hope you will all be proudly wearing a Poppy on your uniform, but it is important that the poppy is worn correctly, the rules are as follows:
The poppy may be worn from the onset of sales and until the National and local observations have concluded. Only the conventional paper poppy is to be worn on ceremonial dress and on parades. On working dress and combat uniform, subject to working environment (such as FOD risks), a plain enamel poppy badge of dimensions not exceeding 2.5cm (1”) may be worn. Only one poppy, paper or enamel, is to be worn on the outermost garment, immediately above the right breast pocket (or inserted in the button hole) of the No 1 SD jacket and in the corresponding position on warm-weather dresses, jerseys and combat uniforms. In order to avoid damaging the waterproof materials, emblems (including stick on poppies) are not to be worn with the GPJ or wet weather outerwear. Poppies are not to be fixed to head dress.
The full information can be found in ACP1358 Chapter 1 Paras 0132 & 0133.
Wear your poppy correctly, above all wear it proudly.
Dorset & Wiltshire Wing - Air Cadets Officer Commanding, Dorset & Wiltshire Wing RWO Southwest Commandant Air Cadets South West Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets
