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Royal Marine Cap Badge Flashcards

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The Globe

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Presented by King George IV in 1827
In place of 109 battle honours which marines honourable earned.

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The Laurels/ Laurel Wreath

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Granted for Gallentry displayed by the marines in the capture of Belleisle in 1761

28 berries celebrates the RM Corps birthday (28th October 1664)

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Lion & Crown

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The Royal Crest Presented by King George III in 1802.

The lion and crown show the Royal Marines were a Royal Regiment.

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The Fouled Anchor

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The Badge of the Lord High Admiral
First Worn by marines in 1747
Indicates marines are part of the Royal Navy

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Gibraltar

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Capture and Defence of Gibraltar in 1704 was considered by King George IV to be one of the most glorious achievements of the Royal Marines
So it should appear of their crest

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Per Mare Per Terran

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The Corps motto believed to have been used for the first time in 1775 at bunker hill

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