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The Chithe or Burmese Lion often stands guard outside Burmese Pagodas. It thus alludes to the guarding of Burma. The badge was granted in July 1942. | The Chithe or Burmese Lion often stands guard outside Burmese Pagodas. It thus alludes to the guarding of Burma. The badge was granted in July 1942. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/ | [[Literature]]: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/ |
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NO 257 (BURMA) SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed at Dundee in August 1918.
Official blazon
A cinthe sejeant Or.
Motto: Thay myay gyee shin shwe hti = Death or glory
Origin/meaning
The Chithe or Burmese Lion often stands guard outside Burmese Pagodas. It thus alludes to the guarding of Burma. The badge was granted in July 1942.
Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/
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