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Saint Barbara: Symbols
12016-04-07T13:46:47-07:00Joseph Eilbert852d338b9225be1f80a6a154c936576064be93fa85322Saint Barbara is often depicted with distinct symbolsplain2016-04-07T14:14:00-07:00Joseph Eilbert852d338b9225be1f80a6a154c936576064be93faThe Tower: the three windowed tower, often in miniature and hand-held, is a reference to Saint Barbara's legend and a symbol of the Holy Trinity. A symbol frequently associated with military engineering emblems.
The Cannon: a modern symbol of Saint Barbara, a reference to her role as patron of artillerymen and a symbol frequently associated with artillery units emblems