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Royal British Legion

British  

noun

  1. an organization founded in 1921 to provide services and assistance for former members of the armed forces

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Festival of Remembrance event was organised by the Royal British Legion, an association dedicated to supporting veterans and their families.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

Rates of hearing problems in veterans under 75 years old are around 3.5 times higher than in the general population, according to 2014 research from the Royal British Legion.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2025

The games aim to "inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for those who have served their country", the Royal British Legion said.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2025

In 1921, the Royal British Legion ordered a million poppies from Anna Guérin in France and commissioned a further 8 million to be manufactured in Britain.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2024

The Royal British Legion says there is no "correct" way to wear a poppy - just that you must "wear it with pride".

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2024

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