UDA South Belfast Brigade A Battalion

A mural with memorial and symbolic elements, associated with loyalist identity in South Belfast. Here’s a detailed analysis of its components:

Remembrance Theme:
At the top of the mural, the phrase "Lest we forget" is written beneath a large, red poppy, symbolizing remembrance, particularly of those who lost their lives in conflicts.
Central Emblem and Dedication:

The main central emblem features the UDA (Ulster Defence Association) logo with the Latin motto "Quis Separabit" ("Who Shall Separate Us"), signifying loyalty and unity.
Below this, an inscription reads:
"In proud loving memory of our fallen comrades during Ulster’s conflict"
"Some gave all, all gave some."
"South Belfast Brigade"
This inscription serves as a memorial to members of the community or organization who were lost in conflicts.

Supporting Figures:
On either side of the emblem, there are two figures dressed in black attire, holding flags that flank the central inscription, symbolizing a sense of honor guard or solemnity.

Additional Symbols and Affiliations:
To the left, there is a crest with the initials UYM (Ulster Young Militants), with the Latin phrase "Terrae Filius" ("Son of the Land"), symbolizing loyalty to the region.
To the right, there’s another crest labeled UFF (Ulster Freedom Fighters), with the year 1973 included, referring to a loyalist paramilitary organization.

Bottom Inscription:
At the bottom, the mural reads "A Battalion" in large letters, indicating a specific division within the organization.

Poppy Symbols:
Large red poppies appear at both the top and bottom of the mural, reinforcing the memorial theme.

Text on the left side of the mural, reading:
"Death is not an honour but a sacrifice and those who gave that sacrifice are remembered by those that followed."