BALTDEFCOL Symbols

BALTDEFCOL Flag

The background of the front of the flag is blue in NATO, symbolising strength through unity. The emblem of the BALTDEFCOL is placed in the middle of the flag.

The background of the back of the flag is ivory, representing the BALTDEFCOL's association with the guard corps as an institution of military higher education, owing to its loyalty and dedication.
The contours of the maps of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are in grey, while the names of the respective countries have colours that are identical to the background. The names of the states are spelt in official languages, such as EESTI, LATVIJA, and LIETUVA.

The common contour map of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania reflects the geographical region and countries that manage the BALTDEFCOL and marks the main educational focus of the institution. The motto of the BALTDEFCOL, “AD SECURITATEM PATRIARUM”, in golden upper-case letters, is arched over the map. The inauguration date of the BALTDEFCOL—25. February 1999—is arched beneath the emblem.

BALTDEFCOL Emblems

Emblem

It comprises the interlaced flags of the Baltic states impaled on a triangular shield. Behind the shield is a crossed golden sword and a general's baton. The emblem is used in all official Baltic Defence College (BALTDEFCOL) documents.

Sleeve Emblem

It comprises the interlaced flags of the Baltic states impaled on a triangular shield. Behind the shield is a crossed golden sword and a general's baton. The emblem's background is green. The emblem is used on the sleeve of the dress of military staff and course members.

25th Anniversary Emblem

It comprises the interlaced flags of the Baltic states impaled on a triangular shield. Behind the shield is a crossed golden sword and a general's baton. The BALTDEFCOL 25th Anniversary slogan, "Quarter of a Century", is included in the emblem.
The emblem will be used in all official Baltic Defence College (BALTDEFCOL) documents for 2024.

BALTDEFCOL Badges

The Higher Command Studies Course Graduation Badge

It comprises the three interlaced flags of the Baltic states impaled on a triangular shield. Two crossed golden general's batons are placed behind the shield, flanked by two garlands of laurel leaves. The image of Tartu city arms is attached to the upper part of the badge.

The Command Senior Enlisted Leaders' Course Badge

It comprises the three interlaced flags of the Baltic states impaled on a triangular golden shield. Two crossed silver swords are placed behind the shield, flanked by two garlands of laurel leaves.

The Joint Command and General Staff Course Graduation Badge

It comprises the three interlaced flags of the Baltic states impaled on a triangular shield. Behind the shield is a crossed golden sword and a general's baton. Two garlands of oak leaves flank the shield.

The Civil Servants' Course Graduation Badge

It comprises the three interlaced flags of the Baltic states impaled on a triangular shield. Behind the shield is a crossed golden sword and a general's baton.

BALTDEFCOL Medals

Medals of Merit

The image of the Medal of Merit is composed of the image of interlaced flags of the
Baltic States- Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on a triangular shield. The crossed golden sword
and the General's baton are behind the shield. The image is encircled with a garland of oak
leaves

Service Cross

The image of the Service Cross is composed of an eight-peaked cross covered with dark blue enamel surmounted by a triangular shield. The image of interlaced flags of the Baltic States-Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania- is depicted on the enamelled shield. The crossed golden sword and the General's baton are behind the shield. All details of the Service Cross are made of commercial bronze. Silver and bronze details are galvanized. The Service Cross is worn together with a 35-mm striped ribbon in width. The colours on the stripes of the ribbon display the colours of the national flags of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.