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Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 55 BC. The Motto is the phrase used by Caesar in a letter to the Roman Senate around 47 BC after he had achieved a quick victory in his short war against Pharnaces II of Pontus at the Battle of Zela. The | Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 55 BC. The Motto is the phrase used by Caesar in a letter to the Roman Senate around 47 BC after he had achieved a quick victory in his short war against Pharnaces II of Pontus at the Battle of Zela. The badge was approved on 10 November 1944. | ||
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HMS CAESAR, ROYAL NAVY
English | blue; the head of Caesar in triumph gold. Motto: Veni vidi vici |
Origin/meaning
Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 55 BC. The Motto is the phrase used by Caesar in a letter to the Roman Senate around 47 BC after he had achieved a quick victory in his short war against Pharnaces II of Pontus at the Battle of Zela. The badge was approved on 10 November 1944.
Literature: Image from Pinterest. Information from Admiralty Badges Ecyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.