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In hoc signo vinces was the motto of the Sherbrooke Regiment, which is perpetuated by the Sherbrooke Hussars, a Canadian reserve regiment; In hoc signo vinces is the motto on the O'Donnell coat of arms. It is the motto of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. [13]
A cross and crown laid upon a cross pattée inscribed with "In Hoc Signo Vinces" resting upon downward pointing swords in saltire is often used to represent the Knights Templar. The various symbols used allude to the orders of the body, though the cross and crown is often used alone as well.
The cross and crown symbol is often surrounded by the phrase "In Hoc Signo Vinces", which is Latin for "By this sign thou shalt conquer". This is a reference to the story of Constantine , who reportedly had a vision of a Chi Rho symbol, and a voice saying "By this sign thou shalt conquer".
A crowned Passion Cross laid upon the Cross pattée inscribed with "In Hoc Signo Vinces" resting upon crossed swords is often used in to represent the Knights Templar Main article: Knights Templar (Freemasonry)
3rd: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES (In this sign thou shalt conquer) (Langton) Earl Temple of Stowe , in the County of Buckingham , is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom . It was created in 1822 for Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville, 2nd Marquess of Buckingham , who was created Marquess of Chandos and Duke of Buckingham and ...
The inner shield contains an open book (symbol of learning) and a cross of gold (symbol of Christian faith). Written in the book is the college's motto, In Hoc Signo Vinces, which translates as, "By this sign thou shalt conquer". The phrase is credited to Constantine the Great.
3rd Cavalry Regiment "Montesa": In hoc signo vinces – In this sign you will overcome (Latin) 7th Engineers Regiment: Facta non verba – Facts, not words (Latin) [84] 23rd Logistic Unit: Servir para servir – Serve to serve; 17th Signals Company : Ingenio y grandeza - Ingenuity and greatness; Melilla General Command
The traditionally employed Latin translation of the Greek is in hoc signo vinces— literally "In this sign, you will conquer." However, a direct translation from the original Greek text of Eusebius into English gives the phrase "By this, conquer!" [13] [14]