Vietnam War Collectibles

Why chose the crown as a symbol of the fight?

I am one of many soldiers who come to the Badges or Combat Infantryman IPC. But why wreat chose to surround the badge as he does also in the Medical Combat Badge and Combat Action Badge.

It has the Greeks and Romans. Laural crowns and garlands were draped over a soldier returning from war. It was a sign of victory and life, he was also a trophy or reward. Generals wear a crown or Laural have a slave standing behind him, holding one above his head like a halo in a procession of victory. The real history of the crown so it was probably a pagan symbolism, but I doubt we could just hammer what it is. Roman legions were often included in the crown their standards, it represented the fact that their unit had seen war. Like an eagle or Leo, became part of Western military traditions. After the Romans, you will see similar symbolism crops from time to time. Double eagles head, clusters of arrows, swords crossed, chevrons and the crown can all be traced back to the Roman tradition and history.

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