Royal Marines Insignia and Honours

Vocabulary flashcards detailing key badges, mottos, and battle honours associated with the Royal Marines.

Laurel Wreath

An emblem awarded in 1761 for the capture of Belle Isle.

Lion & Crown

An emblem awarded by King George III in 1802 that denotes the Marines as a Royal Regiment.

Per Mare Per Terram

The Corps Motto adopted in 1775 reflecting the amphibious nature of the Royal Marines.

Fouled Anchor

The badge of the Lord High Admiral, incorporated in 1747, denoting the Marines as part of the Royal Navy.

The Great Globe

An honour awarded by King George IV in 1827, signifying that the Royal Marines had served with distinction across most of the world.

Gibraltar Battle Honour

A battle honour awarded for the 1704 capture of the Rock of Gibraltar and its following defense.

Cpl John Prettyjohn RM

Victoria Cross action on 2 November 1854 in Crimea.

Bdr Thomas Wilkinson RMA

Victoria Cross action on 5 June 1855 in Crimea.

Lt George Dowell RMA

Victoria Cross action on 13 July 1855 in the Baltic Sea.

Capt Lewis Halliday RMLI

Victoria Cross action on 24 June 1900 in Peking.

LCpl Walter Parker RMLI

Victoria Cross action on 1 May 1915 at Gallipoli.

Maj Francis Harvey RMLI

Victoria Cross action on 31 May 1916 at Jutland.

Maj Frederick Lumsden RMA

Victoria Cross action on 4 April 1917 on the Western Front.

Capt Edward Bamford RMLI

Victoria Cross action on 23 April 1918 at Zeebrugge.

Sgt Norman Finch RMA

Victoria Cross action on 23 April 1918 at Zeebrugge.

Cpl Thomas Hunter RM

Victoria Cross action on 3 April 1945 at Lake Comacchio.