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White arising from three barry wavy blue in base a Taniwha proper (brown). | |||
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A New Zealand River. The Taniwha is a fabulous Water Monster held in esteem by Maoris. The badge was approved in 1966. | |||
[[Literature]]: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford. | |||
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[[Category:Military heraldry of New Zealand]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of New Zealand]] | ||
[[Category:Navy heraldry]] | [[Category:Navy heraldry]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:32, 8 January 2024
HMNZS WAIKATO, RNZN
Official blazon
White arising from three barry wavy blue in base a Taniwha proper (brown).
Origin/meaning
A New Zealand River. The Taniwha is a fabulous Water Monster held in esteem by Maoris. The badge was approved in 1966.
Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.
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