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24th April 2011, 05:40 PM
#1
seeking info
Hi everyone, I am new at this and this forum came up as very useful
I have been given a badge that I havent got a clue about. Someone suggested it might be have a rescue or naval connection ( because of the design) has anyone seen this before?
any help will be gratefully recieved
thanks
Priam
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24th April 2011, 09:59 PM
#2
Welcome!
Hi Priam
Welcome to this site,i hope that with a bit of time and luck you will get the answer you are looking for!
I am not at all familiar with this one,and as it isnt too clear on that Red Cross,could that possibly be the Starof David on there?
If so then this may of course have some Jewish background?
Just guessing mind you!
I am sure someone will recognise it!
Cheers
And yet another challenge for this motley Crew!
Come on Guys how about it!
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24th April 2011, 11:11 PM
#3
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The below is taken from part of the introduction to Tarot, I am certain this will not prove to be wiccen or mysterious, nor Masonic or old worlde: But, not having a clue in reality of the badge, look at all options, The pentagram has magical association’s, and many people who practice Neopagan faiths wear jewelry incorporating the symbol. Christians once more commonly used the pentagram to represent the five wounds of Jesus. The pentagram has associations with Freemasonary and is also utilized by a number of other belief systems.
Sky-Illusion- Roof of the world
Airplane- Ascension or detachment
Ship- Material treasure- continuance of life, sanctuary- that which is beyond our control
Sea- Emotional qualities- all potentials
Red Cross- Balance of forces
Star of David- Symbol of Spirit and symbol of the world
Anchor- Salvation- Forerunner of the cross in Christianity
Pos as said has nothing to do with the badge, but look at all possibilities, thus far this has come up most. Certain all will be found quite normal and nothing to do with the occult etc?
K.
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27th April 2011, 08:27 AM
#4
badge
Could it be to do with a hospital ship ??
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