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==Heraldry==
[[Image:PrimeHelix.jpg|thumb|Prime Helix symbol and variants.<br>{{cite this}Fn|2}]]The insignia of the Apothecaries is the ''prime helix'', rendered in bright red.{{Fn|16}} The symbol represents the sacred code of the Chapter's gene-seed.{{Cite ThisFn|2}} The helix symbol is often adorned with additional iconography such as wings and skulls.{{Fn|16}}
The Apothecaries of most Chapters wear white power armor, with the left shoulder plate retaining the Chapter colors along with the Chapter symbol. The right shoulder armor displays the prime helix. Some less traditional Chapters use different schemes.{{Cite This}}
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*{{Endn|1}}: [http://uk.games-workshop.com/spacemarines/miniature-gallery/9/ Games Workshop Apothecary Figurine] ''(accessed 2007.06.11)''
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Insignium Astartes]], {{Cite This}}pg. 53, ''Apothecaries''
*{{Endn|3}}: [[White Dwarf 102 (UK)]], {{Cite This}}
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Blood Angels (5th Edition)]], pgs. 11, 48
