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Baltic Defence College Symbols

Here are presented the decorations of the Baltic Defence College - the flag, emblem, badges, service cross and medal of merit with a short description of each one.

FLAG OF THE BALTIC DEFENCE COLLEGE

 The flag of the BALTDEFCOL: 2/3 of the flag's fabric is covered by national flags of the Baltic states and 1/3 by the blue colour of the NATO flag. The size of the flag is 120x190cm.The flag symbolizes the co-operation of the Baltic states in educating Staff Officers.

EMBLEM OF THE BALTIC DEFENCE COLLEGE

 The image of BALTDEFCOL emblem is composed of interlaced flags of the Baltic states - Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania - impaled on a triangular shield. Behind the shield there is a crossed golden sword and General's baton. Name of the institution is written in white capital letters whereas text "BALTIC DEFENCE COLLEGE " is curved below the image. The emblem is used in BALTDEFCOL official documents.

ROUNDED EMBLEM OF
THE BALTIC DEFENCE COLLEGE

 The image of BALTDEFCOL rounded emblem is composed of interlaced flags of the Baltic states - Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania - impaled on a triangular shield. Behind the shield there is a crossed golden sword and General's baton. Background of the emblem is green. Name of the institution is written in white capital letters whereas text "BALTIC DEFENCE COLLEGE " is curved below the image. The emblem is used on the sleeve of uniform by military staff and course members.

   

GRADUATION BADGE OF THE ARMY INTERMEDIATE COMMAND AND STAFF COURSE OF THE BALTIC DEFENCE COLLEGE

 The image of BALTDEFCOL AICSC graduation badge is composed of interlaced flags of the Baltic states -Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania- impaled on a triangular shield. Behind the shield there are two crossed silver swords.

GRADUATION BADGE OF THE JOINT COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COURSE OF THE BALTIC DEFENCE COLLEGE

 The image of BALTDEFCOL JCGSC graduation badge is composed of interlaced flags of the Baltic states -Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania - impaled on a triangular shield. Behind the shield there is a crossed golden sword and General's baton. The shield is flanked by two garlands of oak leaves.

GRADUATION BADGE OF
THE HIGHER COMMAND STUDIES COURSE OF THE BALTIC DEFENCE COLLEGE

 The image of BALTDEFCOL HCSC graduation badge is composed of interlaced flags of the Baltic states -Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania- impaled on a triangular shield. Two crossed golden General's batons are placed behind the shield flanked by two garlands of laurel leaves. Background of the badge is olive green. Image of Tartu city arms is attached to the upper part of the badge.

   

GRADUATION BADGE OF
THE CIVIL SERVANTS COURSE
OF THE BALTIC DEFENCE COLLEGE

 The image of BALTDEFCOL CSC graduation badge is composed of interlaced flags of the Baltic states -Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania- impaled on a triangular shield. Behind the shield there is crossed golden sword and General's baton.

THE BALTIC DEFENCE COLLEGE
SERVICE CROSS

 The image of BALTDEFCOL Service Cross is composed of the golden Cross of Malta the frontage of which is covered with dark blue enamel. The image of interlaced flags of the Baltic States -Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania- on triangular shield is in the centre of the cross. The crossed golden sword and General's baton is behind the shield. The Service Cross has been used since 2001 as a decoration for good service in BALTDEFCOL.

THE BALTIC DEFENCE COLLEGE
MEDAL OF MERIT

 The image of BALTDEFCOL Medal of Merit is composed of the image of interlaced flags of the Baltic States -Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania- on triangular shield. The crossed golden sword and General's baton is behind the shield. The image is encircled with garland of oak leaves. The Medal of Merit has been used since 2001 as a decoration for outstanding support and dedication to BALTDEFCOL. There are three classes of the Medal of Merit: gold, silver and bronze.

 

 

BALTDEFCOL Anthem:

Score by: Sergejs Austris Universs 

 

BALTDEFCOL Marching Song:

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
Three sisters of the Baltic Sea
Like fingers in the fist
United in the fight for peace

In the darkness light always finds the way
Together banners never be alone

Hope of the future lives in the college
In us and the brothers in arms

Score by: Valerijus Šerelis

Letter of Appreciation