Royal Corps of Signals, British Army

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ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS, BRITISH ARMY

History: formed in 1920.


Coat of arms (crest) of Royal Corps of Signals, British Army

(Queen Elizabeth II Version)
Coat of arms (crest) of Royal Corps of Signals, British Army

(King Charles III Version)

Official blazon

The Figure of Mercury holding a caduceus in his left hand, his right hand held aloft, poised on a globe with his left foot, the globe superimposed on a scroll inscribed with the corps motto "Certa Cito" (Swift and Sure); the whole ensigned with a crown which is detached from the remainder of the badge. Mercury and the globe in silver plate, crown and scroll in gilt or gilding metal.

Origin/meaning

The badge is Hermes/Mercury in Greek and Roman Mythology the Messenger of the Gods. Thus Symbolizing the Communication role of the Corps. He stands on a Globe signifying the Worldwide operations of the Corps.


Literature: Image from Wikimedia Commons. King Charles III Version from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence

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