the Cross. The Kingdom of Portugal had used this motto since 1139, according with the legend in Lusíadas. Cultural references Inscribed on the banner of the Sanfedismo in 1799 Inscribed in Greek on the flag (obverse side) of the Sacred Band of the Greek War of Independence Part of the trademark for Pall Mall cigarettes. "PALL MALL IN HOC SIGNO VINCES 'WHEREVER PARTICULAR PEOPLE CONGREGATE'" It is the public motto of the English Defence League, emblazoned around the group's logo. The phrase is the motto on some Byzantine coins (e.g. the folles of Constans II). It is the motto on most regimental flags of the Irish Brigade (France). In hoc signo vinces is the motto on the O'Donnell coat of arms. It is the motto for the College of the Holy Cross See also List of Latin phrases Notes Sources At the Internet Archive. External links Latin religious words and phrases Latin mottos Christian terminology 312 Eusebius Constantine the Great and Christianity