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'Lest we forget' as a symbol of commemoration in Australia

History of its symbolismThe phrase 'Lest we forget' is from a line in an 1897 Rudyard Kipling poem, Recessional:

Dawn ceremony as a symbol of commemoration in Australia

History of its symbolismThe idea of a dawn service originates from the army's 'stand-to' routine in World War I.

Emu plume as a symbol of commemoration in Australia

History of its symbolism

Eternal flame as a symbol of commemoration

History of its symbolismAn eternal flame, like a flame, lamp or torch, glows for an

Flags as a symbol of commemoration in Australia

History of its symbolism

Honour rolls as a symbol of commemoration in Australia

History of its symbolism

Medals as symbols of commemoration in Australia

History of its symbolismMedals and decorations are an official symbol of someone's service in the defence forces.

One minute's silence as a symbol of commemoration

History of its symbolismEdward George Honey, a Melbourne journalist and World War I veteran, was living in London in 1919.

Red poppies as a symbol of commemoration in Australia

History of its symbolismDuring World War I, red poppies were among the first plants to grow on the Western Front

Riderless horse as a symbol of commemoration in Australia

History of its symbolismFor hundreds of years, the riderless horse has been used in military parades to remember fallen soldiers.

Rosemary as a symbol of commemoration in Australia

History of its symbolismRosemary is an ancient symbol of fidelity and remembrance.

Salute as a symbol of commemoration in Australia

History of its symbolism

Slouch hat as a symbol of commemoration in Australia

History of its symbolism

Stained-glass windows as objects of commemoration

Historical useStained-glass windows have a long history in religious settings. Places of worship around the world have such windows.

War memorials as a symbol of commemoration in Australia

History of its symbolismMemorials provide a place for people to gather and remember those who served from their local community, region, state or country.

Wreaths as a symbol of commemoration in Australia

History of its symbolismIn ancient times, the Romans used a wreath of laurel leaves to symbolise bravery, strength and triumph.
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