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| Green; over a base barry wavy of six silver and blue a crescent gold.</br> | | Green; over a base barry wavy of six silver and blue a crescent gold.</br> | ||
Motto: | Motto: Celeriter audax | ||
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Revision as of 12:58, 10 April 2023
HMS ARETHUSA, ROYAL NAVY
English | Green; over a base barry wavy of six silver and blue a crescent gold. Motto: Celeriter audax |
Origin/meaning
In Greek Mythology Goddess of Hunt (Green) and the Moon (Crescent) who transformed into a fountain. The Latin Motto translates as "Swiftly audacious". The Badge was approved on 12 December 1932.
Literature: Image from Pinterest. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stoppford.