HMS Indefatigable, Royal Navy
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HMS INDEFATIGABLE, ROYAL NAVY
| English | Blue; a throught a wreath of laurel proper a lion passant guardant gold. Motto: Deo adjuvante |
Origin/meaning
From the Arms of Admrial Edward Pellew (1757-1833) who as a Captain commanded the first Ship of the Name. The Motto translates as "God being my helper". The badge was approved on 8 May 1943.
Literature: Image from Pinterest. Information from Admriality Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.