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  1. 12th October 13, 09:44 PM #1
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    They might be warriors, but some old ones forget their history. From the 211 website "Marine Attack Squadron 211 began its illustrious history as VF Squadron 4M on January 1, 1937. The Squadron adopted the plunging lion as its insignia a few months later, "because the swift and destructive rush of the King of east well represents the attack of a Fighting Squadron".
    Shoot straight you bastards. Don't make a mess of it. Harry (Breaker) Harbord Morant - Bushveldt Carbineers
  2. 13th October 13, 05:23 PM #2
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    Haven't forgotten - the symbolism of the lion/devil has gone back and forth through the squadron's history. In WW2 and in Vietnam, we said it was a Devil, symbolizing fierceness and our connection with our Australian brothers.
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  3. 13th October 13, 06:09 PM #3
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    The Tassie devil is certainly a fierce one Geoff. All the best with the sporran anyways. I am sure it will look a treat when finished.
    Shoot straight you bastards. Don't make a mess of it. Harry (Breaker) Harbord Morant - Bushveldt Carbineers
  4. 29th October 13, 05:12 PM #4
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    It's on its way!



    The ruff still looks like a Tassie ruff, not a lion's mane to me, but either way, VERY cool. I love Donnie's work.
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  6. 29th October 13, 05:56 PM #5
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    Now all you need is a new pair of hose with the stripes of your service bar worked into the cuff.
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  7. 29th October 13, 06:37 PM #6
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    Congratulations on the new sporran. It is really nice.

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