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Symbol of the ancient Kingdom of Mercia. The Motto translates as "Offspring of soldiers". The | Symbol of the ancient Kingdom of Mercia. The Motto translates as "Offspring of soldiers". The badge was approved in 1919. | ||
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HMS WESSEX, ROYAL NAVY
English | Gold; a dragon of Egbert rampant red. Motto: Proles militum. |
Origin/meaning
Symbol of the ancient Kingdom of Mercia. The Motto translates as "Offspring of soldiers". The badge was approved in 1919.
Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.
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