We brought you the first glimpse of the new kits for next season a couple of weeks back and now we can explain the design of the new crest.
A well-placed source has told Arsenalinsider that the 15 laurel leaves to the left side of the crest reflect the design detail on the reverse of the six pence pieces paid by 15 men to establish the club – the laurel leaves also represent strength.
The 15 oak leaves to the right of the crest give a nod to the founders who, as you probably know, would meet in the Royal Oak pub. Underneath the crest is one of the first recorded mottos related to armament and battle – ‘Forward’.
To commemorate next season’s 125th anniversary of the club, the new Arsenal home shirt will be available from all official club stores on June 9. But it’ll be available for pre-order from the club beginning on May 2.
Arsenal will be celebrating the launch of the shirt by holding a special event at The Armoury (the Arsenal club shop at the Emirates) as well as at all Arsenal and Finsbury Park stores on May 2. All stores will be open from 10am to 5pm that day.
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