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Lest We Forget Flag

Name: Lest We Forget Flag
Brand: Harry West Flags
SKU: 12345789
Price: 95.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$95.00 AUD

Description

Some flags celebrate. This one remembers. Our Lest We Forget flag carries the red poppy and the words that have stood beside it for more than a century. It’s a quiet, powerful way to honour those who served, on ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day and every day in between.

Free Poppy Pin With Every Order

Every Lest We Forget flag and bundle comes with a free metal poppy pin. The pin is a red poppy with gold detailing and a “Lest We Forget” banner, ready to wear at a dawn service or a commemorative event.

Fly It Alongside the Australian Flag

Make your tribute complete. Pair your Lest We Forget flag with a 2 yard Australian National Flag (1830mm x 915mm), the same height as the Lest We Forget flag, so they fly evenly side by side.

Printed bundle: Australian flag printed on durable poly woven, suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Fully sewn bundle: Our fully appliquéd Australian flag, made from layered poly woven fabric and custom stitching. It’s the most long-lasting option and a true keepsake.

Every Harry West Australian flag is made in-house in our Sydney workroom.

Why Choose This Flag

Meaningful symbolism. The red poppy and “Lest We Forget” are recognised across Australia and New Zealand as symbols of remembrance.
Ready to fly. It has a UV-resistant header band and nylon sister clips.
A complete tribute. Flag, pin and an optional Australian flag, all in one order.

The Story Behind the Poppy

During World War I, red poppies were among the first plants to bloom across the scarred battlefields of northern France and Belgium. Today, the poppy is worn on Remembrance Day in Australia and other Commonwealth countries, and on ANZAC Day in Australia and New Zealand.

“Lest we forget” comes from an 1897 Rudyard Kipling poem and means “it should not be forgotten”. After World War I it became closely linked with commemorative services across both countries.

Size & Fabric

Lest We Forget flag: 915mm x 1430mm, digitally printed on lightweight poly satin, flush finish with nylon sister clips.
Australian flag (bundles): 1830mm x 915mm, printed poly woven or fully sewn.

Order Ahead of Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day is 11 November. Orders are dispatched within 2–3 working days via Australia Post or TNT, with flat-rate shipping Australia-wide. Choose your flag or bundle today and receive your free poppy pin.

FAQs

What does “Lest we forget” mean?

It means “it should not be forgotten”. The phrase comes from an 1897 Rudyard Kipling poem and is used at ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day services.

Do I get the poppy pin with a bundle?

Yes. Every Lest We Forget flag order includes a free poppy pin, whether you buy the flag alone or as a bundle.

What’s the difference between printed and fully sewn?

A printed Australian flag has the design printed onto poly woven fabric, a durable, traditional printed option. A fully sewn Australian flag is appliquéd from layered fabric and custom stitching, making it the most long-lasting and elegant option. The Lest We Forget flag is digitally printed on poly satin.

Can I fly the flags side by side?

Both have a 915mm hoist, so they suit a pair of matching poles.

How quickly will my order ship?

We aim to dispatch within 2–3 working days. Standard shipping is $14 and express is $20.

Fabric

Fully Sewn (Poly Woven / Bunting)

Made from premium poly woven fabric, also known as woven bunting. These flags are fully appliquéd using layered fabrics and custom stitching to create the design. This traditional method of flag making produces a flag that is long-lasting, highly durable, and the most elegant option — a true keepsake item.

Printed – Poly Woven

Printed on a poly woven fabric similar to our fully sewn flags, but with a slightly lighter denier to allow the ink to penetrate through the fabric. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, this is the most durable and traditional printed option. Available as either screen printed or digitally printed.

Digitally Printed on Poly Knitted Fabric

Digitally printed on either a lightweight satin or poly knitted fabric. When we refer to poly knitted fabric, this option is digitally printed and our most cost-effective choice and have the fastest turnaround for custom-made flags.

It is ideal where budget are key considerations, however it is not recommended for long-term outdoor use.

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All flags are made in-house in our Sydney workroom and are finished with double-stitched hems, UV-stable header tape, and UV-stable recycled thread for long-lasting performance.

Finishes

Our flags are available in the following standard finishes:

Fully Sewn
Traditional fully sewn construction, finished with metal sister clips for durability and strength.
Printed
High-quality printed flag, finished with nylon sister clips for a lightweight and practical option.
Red Ensign
Finished with a loop and tail as standard.

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All flags, unless specified otherwise, are finished with sister clips as standard.

Alternative finishes are available, including pole sleeves, loop and tail, and other custom options.

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Pole Sleeve Option

If you require a pole sleeve as the finish, please specify the following details in the notes at checkout:

The diameter of the flagpole
Whether the sleeve should be closed at the top or open
Whether the flagpole has a finial (top ornament)

Providing these details ensures we produce the correct sleeve size and structure for your flag.

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If you require a different finish, please note your preference in the notes section at checkout.

If you’re unsure which finish is best for your needs, feel free to contact us — we’re happy to help.