History Through Sports Badges

Sport and identity have always been deeply connected. Whether it’s a club crest or a national badge, these symbols carry more than colours – they carry pride, memory, and meaning. At #GetTheBadgeIn, I hope to explore the fascinating stories behind sports team badges from across the world, uncovering the history, culture, and struggles stitched into every badge.

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A football crest is never just decoration. It might represent a lost kingdom, a proud rebellion, an ancient trade, or a forgotten hero. By understanding where other teams and nations have come from, we start to see the full tapestry of human history – and our place within it. From Viking ships to medieval monasteries, Soviet steel factories to desert falcons, these symbols speak of our shared past.

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This site is for football fans, badge collectors, historians, and the simply curious. I hope you find it insightful, surprising, and – above all – a celebration of how sport brings people together across time and place.

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And if I’ve missed anything, misunderstood a badge’s meaning, or you’ve got a better tale to tell – please get in touch. I’d love to hear it.