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The history of the St. John Ambulance emblem goes back a long
way to around 1099 in Jerusalem. When the Crusaders captured
the Holy City of Jerusalem, they found a group of Benedictine
monks caring the sick and the wounded pilgrims and soldiers.
The rich sea merchants from the great Republic of Amalfi (now
part of Italy near Naples) took upon themselves the gifts of
land and money. The Benedictine monks headed by The Blessed
Peter Gerard of Martigues, who was known as the Founder of the
Order of St. John of Jerusalem, adopted the emblem of the Republic
of Amalfi on the black habit and formed the Order of St. John
in honour of Saint John the Baptist. The fame of the Order grew
through the Christendom.
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The emblem of the Republic of Amalfi as adopted by the Knight
Hospitallers (the predecessors of today's the Order of St. John)
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When the great Blessed Raymond
du Puy succeeded the Blessed Gerard in 1119, he instituted the
Rules of Raymond du Puy and made The Order an Order of Chivalry.
The monks also took up arms and become the Knight Hospitallers.
Their purpose was no so much for military but rather the protection
of the Christian faith and the protection of the injured pilgrims.
This gave birth to the mottoes of the Order of St. John:
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which are still practised today. The four arms
represents the virtues of:
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After the siege of Malta in 1565, the Knights left to their
respective countries. The English knights returned to England
and started the Priory of England. In 1888, HM Queen Victoria
officially recognized the Order of St. John as a British Order
of Chivalry in a Royal Charter of Incorporation. The King or
Queen of England is made the Sovereign Head and the Patron of
the Order of St. John. The establishment of the St. John Ambulance
Association (SJAA) in 1877 and the St. John Ambulance Brigade
(SJAB) a decade later allow lay person to carry out first aid
duties and help those in suffering. The original cause of the
Order founded by the Blessed Gerard thus sees its continuity
and preservations throughout the British Commonwealth and in
the United States of America.
The Royal Beasts - the lions and the unicorns - were added to
the St. John cross and thus linking the Order of St. John to
the British royal patronage.
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The
St. John cross with the British Royal Beasts - the lions and
the unicorns
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The St. John cross has 8 points franked by the
lions and the unicorns on opposite directions. Each of the 8
points carries a virtue, which every Cadets of the St. John
Ambulance must uphold. They are:
That he may note the causes and signs of injury.
That he may, without thoughtless questions, learn the signs
and symptoms and history of the case, and secure the confidence
of the patient and the bystanders.
That he may use to the best advantage whatever is at hand to
prevent further damage and assist Nature's efforts to repair
the mischief already done.
That he may handle a patient without causing unnecessary pain,
and use appliances efficiently and neatly.
That he may give clear instructions to the patients and/or the
bystanders how best to assist him.
That he may decide which of the several injuries should be treated
first.
That he may continue his efforts, though not at first successful.
That he may give real comfort and encouragement to the suffering.
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St. John Ambulance began in Malaya in 1908. During the World
War Two, members of the Brigade served along side with the British
Medical Auxiliary Service (MAS). After the War, the government
formed lay units in various states.
In 1972, an Act of Parliament merged the St. John Ambulance
Association (SJAA) and St. John Ambulance Brigade (SJAB) into
a single entity known today as the St. John Ambulance of Malaysia
(SJAM).
Sections 13, 14 and 15 of the St. John Ambulance of Malaysia
(Incorporation) Act 74, 1972 provide that the device of the
SJAM is protected the name of "St. John" and the emblem
from unauthorized use.
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The
St. John Ambulance of Malaysia device
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All official use of the SJAM device is stated
in the General Regulations of the St. John Ambulance of Malaysia,
1996 and should be accurately represented in the following manner:
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The white St. John cross with the white Royal Lions
and Unicorns encircled in a black background when used
as black and white. No other part of the cross shall be
changed.
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The name "St. John Ambulans" in Malay shall
be used. English representation of the name shall not
be used in Malaysia.
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Note the "T" in "St.". For the device
purpose, the period shall be underneath the letter "T".
However, for written purpose, the normal convention of
writing shall be used i.e., "St."
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The name "St. John Ambulans" starts from the
lower point of the left cross and all around towards the
lower point of the right cross. The "N" in "John"
and the "M" in "Ambulans" shall be
directly above to left and right points of the top cross
respectively.
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The word "Malaysia" shall be represented at
the bottom of the device with the first "A"
and "S" directly below the left and right points
of the bottom cross respectively.
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No other alterations to the SJAM device shall be permitted.
If in doubt, kindly contact the Hon. Secretary-General
of SJAM or your State/Regional Commander.
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| St. John Ambulance of Negeri Sembilan Headquarters, No. 4, Jalan Dr. Krisnan, 70000 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus |
| Copyright © 2008 St. John Ambulance of Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus Headquarters. All rights reserved. The names "St. John Ambulance", "St. John Ambulans" and the emblem are protected under the Laws of Malaysia and other laws where St. John Ambulance or the Order of St. John exists. Unauthorized use is prohibited. |
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