Singapura - the Malay name for present Singapore. It was believed to have derived from a sanskrit word, meaning "Lion City". During the Srivijaya Empire in the 7th Century, a Prince from Pelambang,Sang Nila Utama saw a "lion' in the island of Singapore - hence he named the place, Singapura. It could have been a tiger that he saw. Singapore is still signed as Singapura by the Malayan Railways ( Keretapi Tana Melaya )when visitors arrive into Singapore via the KTM Railway Station in Tanjong Pagar
Sunday, July 10, 2011
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Lion Statant ( Lion with both paws grounded with a coconut palm tree ) Symbol represented the Singapore Municipal ( Central Fire Brigade Station )
Lion Statant Symbol represented the Singapore Volunteer Corp ( SVC Drill Hall in Beach Road )

Lion Statant Symbol on the Jinricksha Station, Maxwell Road

Lion Statant Symbol representing the Singapore Volunteer Corps, together with badge symbols of SRA(V), MVC, PPWVC, SRE(V) on the side entrance porch
Lion Statant Symbol adopted by the Singapore Fire Brigade 1930's - 1970's. Incidentally, "Let Singapore Flourish" could be the colonial term adopted later for " Onward Singapore - Majullah Singapura" ( apologies for the poor quality photo )
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