Per Mare, Per Terram

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Per Mare, Per Terram is the Latin motto of the Royal Marines, meaning "By Sea, By Land," reflecting their amphibious warfare role.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Latin phrase
motto
appearsOn Royal Marines cap badge
Royal Marines cap badge
surface form: Royal Marines insignia

Royal Marines cap badge
surface form: Royal Marines regimental crest
associatedWith Royal Marines
country United Kingdom
describesRole amphibious warfare
operations by land
operations by sea
hasWord Mare
Per
Terram
language Latin
literalTranslation By sea, by land
meaning By Sea, By Land
militaryBranch Royal Navy
partOfTradition Royal Marines traditions
relatesTo Royal Marines ethos
Royal Marines
surface form: Royal Marines identity
script Latin alphabet
shortForm Per Mare Per Terram
topic amphibious forces
military mottos
usedAs Royal Marines motto
usedBy Royal Marines

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Royal Marines motto Per Mare, Per Terram
Royal Marines Cadets motto Per Mare, Per Terram
this entity surface form: Per Mare Per Terram (through association with Royal Marines)
Royal Marines Commandos motto Per Mare, Per Terram