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HMS DUCHESS, ROYAL NAVY
English | Blue; in chief a duchess' coonet proper in base a terrestial globe silver. Motto: Duci non trahi |
Origin/meaning
Represents the Cicumnaviagtion of the World by Captainn Stephen Courtnay in the Duchess (1708-1711) during which he rescued Alexander Selkirk (on which Robinson Crusoe was modelled). The Latin motto translates as "To be led, not dragged"The Badge was approved on 17 April 1931.
Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stopford.
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