The company has added the references to its sights for many years, but the issue surfaced only recently when soldiers complained to an advocacy group.

But military officials in the US and UK have expressed concern over the way the markings will be perceived.

Coded references to biblical passages are inscribed on gunsights widely used by the US and British military in Iraq and Afghanistan, it has emerged.

The markings include "2COR4:6&quot,MBT sport shoes; and &quot,ugg ultra short boots;JN8:12", relating to verses in the books of Corinthians II and John.

Trijicon, the US-based manufacturer, was founded by a devout Christian,uggs on sale, and says it runs to "Biblical standards".

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