Fouad Shehab Command and Staff College - Emblem

Emblem

Each symbol on the emblem of the Command and Staff College represents a specific ideal for a member of the Army:

  • Two spread Swords: Symbol of the officer’s command
  • Two palms: Eternal vitality and generosity
  • The Cedar: symbol of Lebanon: in all circumstances,it remains green and at the top for good
  • The Flaming torch: Symbol of sacrifice and martyr

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