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Green and yellow are the Colours of the Military Police Corps. the fasces is an ancient symbol of authority related to a Roman magistrate. The balance is symbolic of equal justice under law and the key signifies security. The sword represents the military. The Crossed Pistols are | Green and yellow are the Colours of the Military Police Corps. the fasces is an ancient symbol of authority related to a Roman magistrate. The balance is symbolic of equal justice under law and the key signifies security. The sword represents the military. The Crossed Pistols are the symbol of the Military Police Corps mission, to uphold the law and to keep order. | ||
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[[Literature]]: Robin K. Wright Jr: Army Lineage Series Military Police, 1992, | [[Literature]]: Robin K. Wright Jr: Army Lineage Series Military Police, 1992, | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] |