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(PGI). He appears on the Guild's emblem and was selected from John Bate's 1635

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''The Second Booke'', to symbolize the long tradition of using fireworks as a part of festivals and celebrations - at that time led by so-called "Green Men" appointed to head processions with a "Fire Club" shooting sparks. They were called Green Men because they clothed themselves with fresh leaves to protect themselves from sparks produced by their hand-held fireworks. This gave rise to the traditional salutation "stay green" amongst those involved with fireworks.

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* {{official website, http://www.pgi.org/
PGI - History

Green Man and Fireworks

"The Second Booke"
Pyrotechnics