Fake Remembrance Day Poppies Sold Online
“Shameful” sellers on platforms like eBay and Amazon are exploiting the poppy symbol, which honors those who died for their country, by listing fake merchandise and keeping the profits.
Types of Fake Items on Sale
- Poppy brooches
- Stickers
- Wreaths
- Enamel lapel badges with the words “Lest We Forget”
- Military-themed badges
- T-shirts and flags urging remembrance of fallen soldiers
Legal Protection and Challenges
The Royal British Legion (RBL) holds trademarks on variations of the poppy petal and is able to take legal action against trademark infringement. Despite this, most online sellers refuse to clarify whether their profits benefit the charity.
“Shameful sellers on online marketplaces are cashing in on the poppy symbol meant to honour those who died for their country, by selling fake merchandise and pocketing the proceeds.”
In the lead-up to Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, thousands of fake poppy products have been found on online marketplaces, exploiting the occasion meant to honour those who served and sacrificed in wars.
Impact on Remembrance
These counterfeit sales undermine the charitable efforts associated with genuine poppy merchandise and disrespect the memory of those commemorated.
Author's Summary: Unscrupulous sellers are profiting from fake Remembrance Day poppies online, misleading buyers and harming the fundraising efforts of legitimate charities like the Royal British Legion.
More News
- You need to watch these 10 Aussie movies
- Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks Silence On Not Attending Diogo Jota's Funeral: 'After My Father Died...'
- Magic reverse roles on visiting Celtics for 123-110 victory - The Boston Globe
- Isles' sloppy play against Wild halts five-game point streak at UBS Arena
- High school football playoffs start, Clemson prepares for Florida State | Nov. 7 2025
- Magic opens NBA Cup play with win over Celtics