29/01/2026
Get to know your GB/Leader Thursday
Today, We look at how the Girls Brigade Badge /Crest was formed
The Badge of The Girls’ Brigade was created in 1965 when the 3 like minded organisations came together to join as one refered to as the amalgamation process which was officially signed on the 10th of June 1968 . This day marks the Girls' Brigade world day of prayers.
The badge is composed of elements of the original Girls’ Brigade Ireland 1893,
The Girls’ Guidry of Scotand 1900, and The Girls’ Life Brigade of England 1902.
Each element on the Badge represents something unique. a flame, cross, lamp, crown and circle
➕ Celtic cross is a symbol of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The cross is the foundation of our faith and inspires our mission to girls around the world. The unique shape of the Celtic cross was chosen because it comes from Ireland, where everything started with Margaret Lyttle’s first Girls’ Brigade group.
🪔The Lamp was taken from The Girls’ Guidry. In the Bible, Jesus is called ‘the light of the world.’ The lamp represents the way that Jesus shows us the way and offers us a new perspective on things that seem dark or confusing. It’s also our hope that, through our work, we can show God’s love and provide light to our communities.
👑 The crown is from The Girls’ Life Brigade. It symbolises God ruling over His kingdom in a spirit of love, hope and restoration.
🔥 The flame was added to the logo when The Girls’ Brigade came together. It symbolises passion and strength. In the Bible, God’s spirit is compared to a fire burning within us. It gives us the power to live as God intended and to bring the Good News of His transformative love and hope to the world.
⭕ Finally, the badge is a circle. This shape represents God’s unending, unbreakable and everlasting love for His people.
