It should be worn on the left for men, and right for ladies. The leaf should be at the 11 o'clock position. The best way to pin on a poppy using a straight pin, is to pin it diagonally through the green leaf, rather than trying to hold the stem. The smaller petal should be uppermost.
Having said all that, if you have supported the appeal - it doesn't matter.
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