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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Badge alludes to Queen Dido of Carthage who burnt herslef to Death, when forsaken by Aenas. The Badge was approved on 21 October 1937.
The badge alludes to Queen Dido of Carthage who burnt herslef to Death, when forsaken by Aenas. The badge was approved on 21 October 1937.





Revision as of 12:59, 15 October 2023

HMS DIDO, ROYAL NAVY

Coat of arms (crest) of the HMS Dido, Royal Navy
Official blazon
English Blue; issunat from the base flames proper

Motto: Steadfast

Origin/meaning

The badge alludes to Queen Dido of Carthage who burnt herslef to Death, when forsaken by Aenas. The badge was approved on 21 October 1937.


Literature: Image from picclick.com. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stopford.