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The Badge is Hermes/Mercury in Greek and Roman Mythology the Messenger of the Gods. Thus Symbolizing the Communication role of the Corps. | The Badge is Hermes/Mercury in Greek and Roman Mythology the Messenger of the Gods. Thus Symbolizing the Communication role of the Corps. | ||
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ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS, BRITISH ARMY
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.
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