Bismarck's creast
Moderator: Bill Jurens
Bismarck's creast
When I served in the Navy I had the opportunity to study the ships crest on the ships I served aboard. They are filled with meaning, even the color has significance. I am curious does anyone know the the history and meaning of Bismarck's crest?
Re: Bismarck's creast
The blue field on the shield represents truth and loyalty; the three oak leaves are representative of strength and endurance; and the golden clover leaf or trefoil is for the Holy Trinity--Father Son and Holy Spirit. This alludes to the Bismarck family motto, in Latin, In trinitate robur, which means in 'in the Trinity--Strength.'
Their shoulders held the sky suspended;
They stood and Earth's foundations stay;
What God abandoned these defended;
And saved the sum of things for pay.
Re: Bismarck's creast
Thank you, Tommy for your reply. I have enjoyed studying the Bismarck, and this furthers my appreciation of this ship and its history.