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|Blue; within a circle of chein conjoined and | |Blue; within a circle of chein conjoined and extended in base gold a martlet white.</br> | ||
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Revision as of 14:29, 17 September 2023
HMS BLAKE, ROYAL NAVY
| English | Blue; within a circle of chein conjoined and extended in base gold a martlet white. Motto: More majorem |
Origin/meaning
General Sir Robert Blake (1599-1657) was aone of Cromwell's Generals-at-Sea, he was awarded a Gold chain for Victories at Sea in 1653. The Martlet is from his Arms. The Badge was approved on 16 May 1946.
Literature: Image from Pinterest. Information from Admirality Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford.