"Lest We Forget" Remembrance Poppy Enamel Pin, Brooch: "Lest We Forget" is an allusion to a poem by Kipling, and is widely used in connection with what is called Remembrance Day in the Commonwealth countries and Veterans' Day in the US. It means something like "...so we don't forget" the men and women who gave the ultimate gift to their country during war. This is an enamel pin trimmed in gold and with a gold tone back. It has a safety pin clasp. This is new and comes in a gift bag.