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History: Raised in 1796 as the Army Chaplain's Department. Granted the Royal prefix in 1919. | |||
{|align="center" | {|align="center" | ||
|align="center"|[[File:{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br> (Christian) | |||
|align="center"|[[File:{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|center| | |align="center"|[[File:{{PAGENAME}}2.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br> (Jewish) | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:{{PAGENAME}}3.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br> (Christian King Charles III Version) | |||
|align="center"|[[File:{{PAGENAME}}4.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br> (Jewish King Charles III Version) | |||
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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Motto alludes to the tale of Conastantine the Great, who during his march towards his enemies in Rome saw a a Cross in the Sky together with the words "In this sign thou shalt conquer". He then went on to defeat his oponent Maxentius, and become Emperor of Rome. During his reign Christianity become State Religion of the Emnpire. The Jewish Chaplains' Badge shows the Magen David (Star or Shield of David), the foremost sign of Judaism. | |||
[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence | |||
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{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Army heraldry]] | [[Category:Army heraldry]] |
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