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image by Ivan Sarajcic, 30 August 2007
Flag according to a stamp
image by Ivan Sarajcic, 30 August 2007
Flag according to a photo
In a stamp issued in 2003
(No. 1268 - 25th Anniversary of Belize Defence Force), there is
the BDF Standard.
Source: Stanley Gibbons Stamps of the World.
Source:
www.stanleygibbons.com.
Ron Lahav, 19 May 2005
The emblem of the BDF is at
www.belize.gov.bz,
which also say: "The Motto is "Shoulder-To-Shoulder",
it depicts unity within the organization. This means the BDF
soldiers work and play together as a team. The Emblem, which is
also the design for the Cap Badge and is also depicted on the
Force Flag, is comprised of the mahogany tree with a crossed
rifle and axe. The 'Mahogany Tree' represents Belize and its
people, the 'Rifle' signifies the Defence of the Country and the
'Axe' represents Aid to Civil Power."
Dov Gutterman, 30 May 2005
With respect to the flag of the Belize Defence Force, I
believe that it differs from the image on the stamp in that there
is no lettering across either the top or the bottom horizontal
bars, I think that they are a solid red all the way across.
Ron Lahav, 30 May 2005
I had made an image based on the photo from official website of Belize Defense
Force. Obviously, main disc of the seal is light blue, ring with
text is normal blue, flag areas are dark blue and white, saltire
is red. The flag on the photo has also a fringe only at the top
and bottom rim.
I decided to draw diagonals touching vertical edges, taking the
photograph as a main source for drawing main areas. Red diagonal,
from top hoist to bottom fly seems to be even a bit
"higher" then bottom-fly point.
Image of the stamp on differs in colours from real flag at the
photo, having only two shades of blue, but also it is near 1:2 in
ratio, which is not the case on photo. Also the red diagonals are
edging the horizontal edges of the flag
We have sources overlap here.
Ivan Sarajcic, 30 August 2007
image located by Dave Fowler, 30 May 2019
A couple of different flags for the Belize Coast Guard:
https://www.ambergristoday.com/sites/default/files/archived_images/stories/2013/12/02/belize_coast_guard_anniversary_san_pedro_station_0_19322.jpg
https://www.facebook.com/belizecoastguardofficialpage/photos/a.1069088673149506/1072417156149991/?type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/belizecoastguardofficialpage/photos/a.1425133504211686/1425136104211426/?type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/belizecoastguardofficialpage/photos/a.1069093596482347/1263347780390260/?type=3&theater
Possible flag of the commandant
image located by Dave Fowler, 30 May 2019
https://dialogo-americas.com/application/files/cache/thumbnails/d09c3f4fefb07c5e0ac89a9811b4b5c2.jpg
https://www.roc-taiwan.org/uploads/sites/180/2019/01/IMG_2628.jpg
Seal
.gif)
image located by Dave Fowler, 30 May 2019
https://www.facebook.com/belizecoastguardofficialpage/photos/a.1069088673149506/2236199059771789/?type=1&theater
Commandant's crest:
https://www.facebook.com/belizecoastguardofficialpage/photos/a.1069088673149506/1075437209181319/?type=3&theater%e2%80%8b
Symbolism:
Commandant's Crest Represents:
Single Anchor - Depicts
a naval service. The Belize Coast Guard is a naval service.
Rifle - Symbol
for the defense of the nation. The BCG will defend this nation from all threats
foreign and domestic as describe in our mission.
Sword - The sword of justice
symbolizes that we are a law enforcement authority.
Dolphin - The Coast Guard
mascot and guardian of the deep.
Rope - A symbol that binds us together as
one fighting force. An essential part of a sailor's life the mastery of which
defines his abilities as an accomplished seaman
Core Values - "Courage,
Commitment, Respect." It is the duty of every Coast Guard man, woman and officer
to know the meaning of these core values and to live or die by them.
Dave Fowler, 30 May 2019
