Legal Branch
Blazon: In front of a Terrestrial Globe Argent/Azure a representation of the figure of Lady Justice blindfolded Or
Link: Lady Justice, who can be traced back to Roman times is internationally recognised as a symbol of law. She is depicted blindfolded to represent objectivity and holding the scales of truth and fairness. Her double-edged sword symbolises that law can be wielded for or against any party. The terrestrial globe represents Air Command, where the Branch is based and the worldwide dispersal of legal officers. The motto captures the principal purpose and mission of a lawyer.
Date of Issue: October 2013
Motto: Latin: Fortius si iuste – The stronger for being just
History: Legal Branch formed on 1 October 1948 and remains current
Sponsored by Wing Commander Andrew McKendrick (1997-2013) and dedicated to legal officers went before and will come after me.