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From the | From the arms of Admiral Sir George Rodney (1718-1792), Commander-in-Chief at the Battle of Saintes 1782. THe Motto translates as "Eagles do not breed doves". The badge was approved 1923. | ||
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HMS RODNEY, ROYAL NAVY
English | White; upon a ducal coronet gold an eagle wings addorsed purple armd gold. Motto: Non generant aquilae columbas |
Origin/meaning
From the arms of Admiral Sir George Rodney (1718-1792), Commander-in-Chief at the Battle of Saintes 1782. THe Motto translates as "Eagles do not breed doves". The badge was approved 1923.
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