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Cap badge of the Fiji Defence forces

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The Fiji Military Badge has significant features that are pertinent to Fiji’s proud military history.

After the Malayan Campaign of World War II, the badge was introduced to Fiji’s Military by the late Ratu Sir Josefa Lalabalavu Vanayaliyali Sukuna. The red and green patches on the badge represent the blood of Fijian Soldiers spilt on the ground of war. The red obviously represents blood which is in velvet red (The Queens Royal Colour) and the green jackets which the Fiji Army is affiliated to.

The Emblem of the Eight Pointed Stars represents our link to the Kings Rifle Corps of the British Army. The eight pointed star also associates the Fiji Military as a sister corps to the latter corps of the Kings.

The Lion on the Crown signifies our close association with the Monarch of the British Empire. The Lion itself also signifies the links between the Monarch to one of the 12 tribes of Israel (Judah’s tribe – Lion of Judah). This emblem was given to Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna by the Queen for the Fiji Military Forces.

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