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Fire Department Honor Guard Insignia

Fire Department Honor Guard Insignia

$15.50 USD

A 2-inch wide pin focused on a red florian cross and the letters FD in gold in the center. Behind the cross are two crossed fire axes in gold and a gold bugle with the horn facing down. Below the cross is a black banner with the words HONOR GUARD in gold. A silver laurel wreath frames the device.

Symbolism

The Red Florian Cross
The red florian cross is a traditional symbol of fire departments and is the symbol of St. Florian, the patron saint of firefighters.

The Crossed Fire Axes
The crossed axes represent two of the duties of firefighters, to access people in need of rescue and to clear areas in order to prevent fire from spreading.

The Downward Facing Bugle
The bugle is a traditional symbol of leadership and command in fire departments.

The Laurel Wreath
The laurel is traditionally a symbol of peace and in this context signifies the life saving role of firefighters.

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