24th February is International War Animal Day which recognises and honours the crucial role animals have played in wars and conflicts.
The purple poppy commemorates all animals who lost their lives, the purple poppy is a symbol used to remember the animals that served, suffered, and often died in wartime, from horses, donkeys and carrier pigeons in WWI to working dogs and service animals more recently.
The Green Howards Museum gift shop offer a range of purple poppy accessories
from scarves to ear-rings to pin badges. You can buy on-line or in person.
Click here to view the range. and add a purple poppy to your
wardrobe in February.