Our logo explained

Y:Patrol has taken inspiration from the Long Range Desert Group logo.

At this point in time; it has been universally accepted, that "Gunner Claude Olaf Grimsey" NZ #551 was responsible for the design of the famous LRDG Cap Badge of the Scorpion in the Wheel. As the story goes; while sleeping he was stung three times by a scorpion that "died". Using the "deceased" scorpion as an example he completed the design.

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