New membership merchandise now available on Poppy Shop

We’re delighted that updated membership merchandise is now available on the Poppy Shop
website.

This updated collection features the Tudor Crown on items including jewels, beret badges,
ties and more.

Please see below for a message from the National Parade Marshal regarding the
updated items:

“There have questions relating to the release of new ceremonial items from the Poppy Shop with
the Tudor Crown. I hope that the narrative below explains the current ceremonial position.”
“There is no requirement for branches / counties / districts to purchase new items, with the new
crowns as a priority.

It was requested that we take an environmentally friendly approach to the replacement off all items with crowns. Therefore, there is no requirement to purchase new membership items immediately.

It is recommended that you only purchase new stock as and when your existing stock requires replenishing. The ask from the Ceremonial Working Group is that you have either all items with the Elizabethan (St Edwards) Crown or new item with the Tudor Crown, not a mixture of the two.”

“We will notify you prior to May of a date when we anticipate that all Standard Bearers (SBs) and
Parade Marshals (PMs) will be required to use items with the Tudor Crown.”
“For the upcoming Regional and National SB competitions. SBs, PMs and judges can use both
new and old items with either crown - competitors will not be penalised.”

“If you have any questions relating to the above, please do not hesitate to ask any of the National
team - we are here to support.”