Commemoration
Rosemary
Rosemary is an ancient symbol of remembrance. Since ancient times this aromatic herb has been believed to have properties to improve the memory. Possibly because of these properties, rosemary became an emblem of both fidelity and remembrance in ancient literature and folklore. Traditionally, sprigs of rosemary are worn on ANZAC Day and sometimes Remembrance Day, and are usually handed out by Legacy and the RSL. Rosemary has particular significance for Australians, as it is found growing wild on the Gallipoli peninsula.
A RAAF veteran wearing a sprig of rosemary at an ANZAC Day ceremony in Nowra.
AWM 1999/70/31a
- Laying of wreaths
- The recitation, including The ode
- Sounding the Last Post
- A period of silence
- The Rouse and the Reveille
- Red poppies
- The unknown soldier
- Reversed arms
- A lone charger
- The gun carriage
- Flags at half mast
- Rifle volleys and gun salutes
- The lone piper and Flowers of the forest
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