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Old 01-10-18, 10:22 PM
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Hello all, sorry if I come across as a right thicko but something has always puzzled me about the FIDF cap badge and I would like to know, if anyone would be so kind, just what is the object surrounding the shield, the thing that bears the motto "Desire The Right"?. Any help would be much appreciated.
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Old 01-10-18, 10:37 PM
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Here is an example of the cap badge.

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Actually, a good question i think. Wikepedia describe it as "a plaited strap"
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Actually, a good question i think. Wikepedia describe it as "a plaited strap"
Thanks Phil. A plaited strap sounds more like something "Miss Whiplash" would have found a use for.
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Old 02-10-18, 09:52 AM
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It's a bit clearer in this image.
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Old 02-10-18, 11:36 AM
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I can't help wondering what it was used for. Something to do with ships or sheep maybe, it's got me baffled.
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A form of collar or tether?
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