Editing The Salvation Army (section)

===Crest===
[[File:Crest of The Salvation Army.png|thumb|Crest of The Salvation Army ([[English language|Anglophone]] version)]]
The oldest official emblem of The Salvation Army is the crest. In 1878 Captain W.H. Ebdon suggested a logo, and in 1879 it was to be found on the letterhead of the Salvation Army Headquarters. The captain's suggested design was changed only slightly and a crown was added.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Crest Symbolism |url=https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/the-salvation-army-crest/ |access-date=2 June 2023 |website=The Salvation Army}}</ref><ref name="Salo AU">{{cite web |title=Structure, symbols and terminology |url=https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/about-us/leadership-and-structure/structure-symbols-and-terminology/ |publisher=The Salvation Army of Australia |access-date=2 June 2023}}</ref>

The Army's crest contains Biblical references though its symbolism:

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* The sun with its rays represents the light and fire of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 3:11)
* The cross represents the cross of Jesus on which He died as a sacrifice for our sins. (Romans 3:25)
* The letter "S" represents the salvation which is available to all people through Jesus Christ. (John 3:16–17)
* The crossed swords represent God's Word (Hebrews 4:12). God's Word is the Christian's weapon in the salvation war (the war against Satan and evil).
* The Gospel shots (Psalm 119:160) represent the basic truths of the Gospel; there are 7 in all.{{Ordered list |The existence of a Holy God; |The evils of sin are against God and man; |There will be punishment for sin that is fair and everlasting; |Jesus died on the cross for the human race; |Salvation is for all mankind and is free to all who accept Jesus Christ; |It is the responsibility of every Christian to do whatever they can do to spread the Gospel; |God rewards those who are faithful with eternal life in Heaven with Him.}}
* The words "Blood and Fire" as the "war cry" of the Salvation Army. It is Jesus' blood that washes us clean from sin and it is the fire of the Holy Spirit that makes us pure and helps us live lives that are pleasing to God.
* The crown represents the "Crown of Life and Glory" which God will give to all those who have been faithful to Him (James 1:12).}}