Category talk:Royal Air Force squadron crests

Well, the title is misleading.

RAF Squadrons may have an official badge, proposed by the Squadron, then vetted for conformity with heraldic principles before being engrossed by the Inspector of RAF Badges at the College of Arms. The approved, painted Badge is then presented to the Sovereign for their approval.

The term Crest has a very particular meaning in heraldry, which is very often misused (eg to refer to a coat of arms, or as in this case). RAF Squadron Badges - not Crests.

Further, many units of different sorts have been awarded badges in the way described: not just Squadrons.

See: http://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/services/naval-military-raf and http://home.clara.net/griffon/rafh/3years_on.htm

— Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.171.71.166 (talk) 05:53, 25 October 2014 (UTC)