caduceus (kaduseus)

[L.; prob. ( d for r) caduceus is often winged. The caduceus is a symbol of peace and prosperity, and in modern times figures as a symbol of com Mercury The red representing the god of commerce IMG:content-2902.png:[blocks in formation] tion or institution.-3. One who carried arms in a regiment as a private, but solely with a view to acquiring military skill preparatory to a commi ion. His service was voluntary, but he received pay, and was thus distinguished from a volunteer.-4. A young man in training for the rank of an officer in the army or navy, or in a military school. Specifically-(a) One who is under for a commi ion in the army or navy by a course of instruction and military discipline in the United States Military Academy at West Point, or the United States Naval Academy at Anna polis. Cadets are nominated for admi ion, after examination, by the President or a member of Congre . (6) One who is under going a similar course of instruction and discipline in the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich or the Royal Military Academy at Sand hurst in England, the numerous cadet-schools of Germany, etc. Corps of cadets. See corps2.