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The crest is a [[Trademark|registered trade mark]] of Girls' Brigade England & Wales. However, all Girls' Brigade companies around the world have the right to use it. <br /> | The crest is a [[Trademark|registered trade mark]] of Girls' Brigade England & Wales. However, all Girls' Brigade companies around the world have the right to use it. <br /> | ||
In the centre is a '''Cross''', the symbol of [[Christ]] and his [[Christian church|Church]]. Below the cross is a '''Lamp''', which represents the light of the Girls' Brigade shining upon the World. Above it is a '''Crown''', of [[Christ]] as | In the centre is a '''Cross''', the symbol of [[Christ]] and his [[Christian church|Church]]. Below the cross is a '''Lamp''', which represents the light of the Girls' Brigade shining upon the World. Above it is a '''Crown''', of [[Christ]] as King. Behind it all, is a '''Torch''', the flame of [[Christ|Christ's]] living [[spirit]].<br /> | ||
The badge incorporates symbols from the three original organizations and is, therefore, in itself a symbol of union, as well as faith and allegiance to the Lord [[Jesus]] [[Christ]].<ref>Leadership Training booklet 2001 (contains all information about the crest)</ref> The Girls Brigade which formed in Ireland in 1893, brought in the Cross. The Girls' Guildry which formed in 1900 in Scotland, brought in the Lamp. Lastly, the Girls' Life Brigade, which formed in 1902 in England, brought in the Crown. They amalgamated in 1964. A competition was held to design the crest for the amalgamated organisation, it was won by Constance Fasham. | The badge incorporates symbols from the three original organizations and is, therefore, in itself a symbol of union, as well as faith and allegiance to the Lord [[Jesus]] [[Christ]].<ref>Leadership Training booklet 2001 (contains all information about the crest)</ref> The Girls Brigade which formed in Ireland in 1893, brought in the Cross. The Girls' Guildry which formed in 1900 in Scotland, brought in the Lamp. Lastly, the Girls' Life Brigade, which formed in 1902 in England, brought in the Crown. They amalgamated in 1964. A competition was held to design the crest for the amalgamated organisation, it was won by Constance Fasham. | ||
