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The Red Poppy
The red poppy was the first flower to bloom across the battlefield of World War One so it became a symbol of remembrance. In soldier folklore the red poppy is from the bloodshed of the soldiers which went through the white poppies.
Rosemary is herb which the smell of is suppose to help people remember, so the soldiers wear this to remember their comrades and the war. However this is just a legend. Rosemary is also grows across the battlefield of World War One.
The Slouch Hat refers to a soldier's official designation. It also strongly associate with the soldier's identity.
The military uniform also included the Slouch Hat which sometimes had a chinstrap.
The Last Post
Flags At Half Mast
The Last post was the bugle used in the military to inform the soldiers that it is the end of the day's activities.
This bugle was also used at military funerals to designate the soldier's final resting place.
Lower the flag at half mast is a tradition which shows a sign of remembrance to those who died.
It is believed that the origin of this tradition was on the high seas of sailing ships. Lowering flags at half mast is also a sign of respect or honor for sailing ships.
The Gallipoli Medallion was simply a 50th anniversary to commemorate the landing of Gallipoli. It was issued to all those who served their country or the families of those who didn't make it.
On Armistice Day, in 1930, at Brisbane, Australia's first eternal flame was born.
It symbolises the "strikingly typical of the Anzac spirit." However the flames show a tribute of thankfulness and pride, it is the beacon of light and inspiration to the future generation.
Wreaths
One Minute Silence
Wreaths are traditionally on the grave of soldiers and memorials as a sign of remembrance. Wreaths are usually laid on the 11th of November, Remembrance Day in memory of the war.
The one minute silence is embraced on Anzac Day to commemorate and honour the brave soldiers, who sacrificed their lives protecting their country.
The period of silence originated from a 5 minute silence request from a veteran.
Bibliography
During world War I the mothers, wives or girlfriends of the soldiers were concerned for the food they were eating. They concerned of the nutritional value of their meals and whether the meals were expired or not. So they used a scottish recipe which would last over 2 months and was nutritional.
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http://www.army.gov.au/Our-history/Traditions/The-Red-Poppy
https://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/customs/last-post/
https://www.awm.gov.au/encyclopedia/slouch/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slouch_hat
https://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/customs/flags/
https://www.awm.gov.au/encyclopedia/eternal_flame/flames_aust/
https://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/customs/silence/
https://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/customs/wreaths/
http://www.anzacday.org.au/history/ww1/anecdotes/bikkies.html