HMS Cardiff, Royal Navy

HMS CARDIFF, ROYAL NAVY

Official blazon

English

Green; issuant barry wavy of three red and gold an embattled tower with portcullis silver. Motto: Acris in cardine rerum

Origin/meaning

From the Arms of the Castle and the City. The Latin motto translates as "Keen in mergency". The Badge was approved on 3 May 1920.

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stopford.

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