Poppy Merino Dress Sock NZNC

Honour, Remember, and Wear with Pride – Our Anzac Day Poppy Socks are a tribute to the courage and sacrifice of New Zealand and Australian soldiers. Featuring the iconic red poppy, these merino wool blend socks are lightweight, warm, and perfect for gifting to family and friends—wherever they may be.

Features and Benefits:

• Proudly New Zealand Made – Crafted in Norsewood, New Zealand

• Premium Merino Blend – 60% Merino Wool, 37% Nylon, 3% Elastane for warmth, durability, and stretch

• One Size Fits Most – NZ/UK 8-10.5 (Men’s), US 9-11.5, Euro 42-43 (For women’s sizing, add approx. 1.5 sizes)

• Lightweight & Gift-Ready – Easy to send worldwide, a meaningful keepsake

• Symbolic Design – Featuring the red poppy, an enduring emblem of ANZAC remembrance

• Giving Back – $5 from every pair sold from mid February to April (inclusive)  is donated to the Norsewood RSA

Wear your support. Honour their memory. Order your pair today.

History: 

The red poppy has a significant connection to ANZAC Day for New Zealand, just as it does for Australia. The poppy is a symbol of remembrance for soldiers who fought and died in war, particularly during World War I.

The connection between the poppy and ANZAC Day in New Zealand is largely due to the influence of the "In Flanders Fields" poem, written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae in 1915. The poem described how poppies grew amidst the graves of soldiers in the Flanders fields of Belgium, where some of the bloodiest battles of the war took place. This image of the red poppy blossoming in the midst of the devastation of war became a powerful symbol of remembrance.

In New Zealand, the RSA (Returned and Services Association) plays a key role in distributing poppies in the lead-up to ANZAC Day. The money raised from the sale of poppies supports veterans and their families, making the symbol of the poppy not just a gesture of remembrance but also a way to provide practical help to those who served. It is for this reason New Zealand Natural Clothing donates, during the month February-April (inclusive) $5.00 from every pair purchased to the local RSA.