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Captured from the French in 1793 by Captain Reeve (Cresset) who was detachet by Vice Admrial Gell (Lion). Ship renamed after capture. The | Captured from the French in 1793 by Captain Reeve (Cresset) who was detachet by Vice Admrial Gell (Lion). Ship renamed after capture. The badge was approved in 1946. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from Pinterest | [[Literature]]: Image from Pinterest. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford. | ||
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[[Category:Granted 1946]] | [[Category:Granted 1946]] |
Latest revision as of 09:19, 9 November 2023
HMS IMPERIEUSE, ROYAL NAVY
English | Black; a demi-lion rampant ersed gold holding in the paws a cresset gold inflamed proper. Motto: Nil sine labore |
Origin/meaning
Captured from the French in 1793 by Captain Reeve (Cresset) who was detachet by Vice Admrial Gell (Lion). Ship renamed after capture. The badge was approved in 1946.
Literature: Image from Pinterest. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.
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