British Special Air Service SAS Who Dares Wins Pat

- The motto encapsulates the unit's core philosophy of taking calculated, bold risks to achieve victory
- It represents the SAS's commitment to finding solutions for problems others cannot or will not fix, often through innovation and extreme discipline.
- The phrase has been adopted by 12 other elite special forces globally and is widely used in business and self-improvement contexts to encourage calculated risk-taking.
- The Symbolism: The Winged Dagger
- Excalibur: The central sword is intended to represent Excalibur, the legendary magic sword of King Arthur.
- Flames or Wings: The "wings" flanking the blade were originally designed as stylised flames to represent a "flaming sword," but they have become universally recognized as wings.
- Readiness: Collectively, the symbol represents military preparedness and the ability to mobilize forces swiftly and silently.
- Size: 11 x 5.7 x 0.1cm