Belize Defence Force - Ladyville

The Belize Volunteer Guard, with roots back to 1814, was a battalion size unit that operated along the lines of the U.K Territory Army. The Police Special Force was a Regular paramilitary unit of company size strength. This unit was formed 10 years prior to 1978 to maintain law and order in remote and rural areas. Members of both units formed the nucleus of the BDF. The BDF has evolved into a Brigade size unit over the years, with land, sea and air elements.
The Motto is “Shoulder to Shoulder”
It depicts unity within the organization. This means the BDF soldiers work and play together as a team. The Emblem, which also is the design for the Cap Badge and is also depicted on the Force Flag, is comprised of the Mahogany tree with a crossed rifle and an Axe. The Mahogany tree represents  

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Belize and its people, the rifle signifies the Defence of the Country and the axe represents aid to civil power.