We take a look at our crests over the years, what they consist of and what their individual components signify. The home of Newcastle United will host the military dinner on March 2 next year in aid of the Royal British Legion that provides lifelong support for the armed forces community. Northumberland Greeting Cards Northumberland Greeting Cards, a collection of greeting cards with views of Northumberland. These include Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh and Warkworth Castles. Holy Island and Seahouses,

On the crest section, a demi lion sits atop the city’s historic Castle Keep and flies the swallow-tailed pennon of the Arms of Saint George – the country’s patron saint. Next year the football ground is set play to host an officers’ mess-style dinner to raise funds for the armed forces charity. Durham Glass Coaster Sets Durham Glass Coaster Sets. Glass Coaster sets with photographs of Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle, the Riverbanks and bridges. The club’s current and perhaps most famous crest – synonymous with the Entertainers Era of the mid-nineties – was created in 1988.Durham Art Mugs and Coasters Durham Art Mugs and Coasters. Printed mugs and wood Coasters with watercolour painted artwork of Durham Cathedral and the Durham City skyline, by Durham artist Louisa E. Taylor. The gold and silver design was based on the Magpies’ existing crest and a golden adornment was added to signify the milestone year. Despite having a shelf life of only five years, the club’s next crest remains somewhat of a cult classic.

The badge features a poppy with leaf on the left and the standard Newcastle United crest on the left. Originating in the fourteenth century and formally recognised in 1954, Newcastle upon Tyne’s Coat of Arms is a depiction of the city’s history – with its Norman-era castle and two seahorses (added in 1575) to signify seafaring heritage. A spokesman for the Newcastle United shop said 100% of donations for the badge would go to the Legion.Our shirts first had the city's Coat of Arms emblazoned on them as early as 1911, but it was in 1969 that the club finally adopted it as an official emblem. The Coat of Arms also features the city’s Latin motto, Fortiter Defendit Triumphans – ‘Triumphing by Brave Defence’ – adopted following a brave and stubborn resistance against the Scots in 1644. The badges are only available in the store but they are not the only way Newcastle is supporting the Legion. Circular in shape and with a bold simplicity, it contained only the letters ‘NUFC’, with the solitary magpie retaining a presence in the opening of the upturned ‘C’. The first club-specific crest was created in 1976 and it retained an illustration of Castle Keep – which still stands imposingly in the city today.

The Poppy Appeal will be inside the stadium collecting for what we all know is a fantastic cause, and it is only appropriate we continue to take such an active part in supporting our armed forces.” Sunday’s pre-match activities are an opportunity for us and our supporters to pay our respects for lives lost, and to those who have served in battle. A four-course meal will be served in military mess format, with military traditions such as the passing of the port and toasts to the Queen. Read More Related ArticlesNewcastle United is offering a ceramic poppy attached to a club badge so football fans can support the Royal British Legion. Newcastle United was formed in the summer of 1892 when Newcastle East End absorbed the assets of city rivals Newcastle West End, including the lease of St. James’ Park. We had a few boxes delivered but I don’t know how long they will last because they have been popular. It heralded the return of the overall shape and several elements from the city’s Coat of Arms, namely the supporting seahorses, castle, demi lion and an amended pennon.