India is one end of the Palific sealine and Australasia is the other, the two having a common strategical gateway at Singapore, the old pioneer port now made into the focal tower of defence for the Empire. From there will radiate sea and air power whose cost is being contributed to by oversea States. But there are 3000 miles to be covered along the Pacific communications in any direct route and protective power cannot all come from Singapore.
There must be strength emerging from the south or the whole line approached for permission to incorporate the Army crest in the design for the stained glass window to be placed in Ypres Cathedral in memory of the late King Albert of Belgium. At that time there.was no Army crest in existence. His Majesty King George V was therefore approached on the subject, and graciously consented to approve of a crest which should incorporate the King's crest and mantling. The design was prepared by Capt. H. Oakes-Jones, honorary adviser, military displays, to the War Office, and was approved by His Majesty.
This design, while highly suitable for the purpose of a stained glass window, was too elaborate for general use.
This year the question was raised of a badge which could be used on a flag and for other purposes in connection with the Army portion of the Services Pavilion at the Empire Exhibition, Glasgow. A simplification of the design approved by His Majesty King George V was therefore prepared and was duly granted His Majesty's approval.
This design first was seen by the public flying on a flag at the Services Pavilion at the Empire Exhibition. becomes weakened. From Australia therefore comes the generous gesture of £50,000,000 additional from her
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