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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
From the Arms of Sir Francis Drake. The Latin Motto translates as "Thus great things arise from small". The Badge was approved in 1953.
From the Arms of Sir Francis Drake. The Latin Motto translates as "Thus great things arise from small". The badge was approved in 1953.





Revision as of 12:59, 15 October 2023

HMS DRAKE, ROYAL NAVY

History: Name given to the Devonport Barracks in Plymouth since 1934.

Coat of arms (crest) of the HMS Drake, Royal Navy
Official blazon
English Blue; on aplate a wyvern passant red armed and langued blue.

Motto: Sic parvis magna

Origin/meaning

From the Arms of Sir Francis Drake. The Latin Motto translates as "Thus great things arise from small". The badge was approved in 1953.


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

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