danio Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) Hi All, My friend just got this badge but totally have no idea what it is and where it from. Any information would be appreciated. Cheers, Regards, Dan Edited August 5, 2013 by danio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Hi - Dan. I hope this can be identified for you - however British Medals is probably not the right place to get a lot of attention. Just above the Lounge you will find a Forum for specific enquiries. Let's hope someone recognises the motif. Mervyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Dan, try the Masonic section, Knights Templar? regards Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 A quick Google search shows that the motto "In hoc signo vinces" is a Latin for "in this sign you will conquer". Religious connections, especially with Freemasonry and Knights Templar. According to a wiki: "The symbol is also associated with Freemasony specifically the Knight Templar degree of the York Rite of Freemasonry. The symbol is also known as "Knight Templars Blood-Red Passion Cross and Crown". The cross and crown symbol is often surrounded by the phrase "In Hoc Signo Vinces", which is Latin for "By this sign thou shalt conquer". Interestingly, according to another wiki, the motto has been adopted by many military units. However, I suspect this is a Freemason associated piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danio Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Dan, try the Masonic section, Knights Templar? regards Eddie Thanks, Eddie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danio Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 A quick Google search shows that the motto "In hoc signo vinces" is a Latin for "in this sign you will conquer". Religious connections, especially with Freemasonry and Knights Templar. According to a wiki: "The symbol is also associated with Freemasony specifically the Knight Templar degree of the York Rite of Freemasonry. The symbol is also known as "Knight Templars Blood-Red Passion Cross and Crown". The cross and crown symbol is often surrounded by the phrase "In Hoc Signo Vinces", which is Latin for "By this sign thou shalt conquer". Interestingly, according to another wiki, the motto has been adopted by many military units. However, I suspect this is a Freemason associated piece. These are really helpful! Thank you so much, IrishGunner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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