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Three shells has come to symbolize one who has made long journeys to far countries, one who has achieved naval command or great victories. The shells were popularised by pilgrims travelling to the Shrine of St James in Spain. The German word is Jacobsmuschel, meaning shell of St James. People travelling to the Shrine would pick up shells from the shores of Galicia as a souvenir and was also worn as a cap badge. It told bandits that the pilgrims travelled in peace

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