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The Sword of St Paul is from the | The Sword of St Paul is from the arms of the City of [[London]] for which the Ship was named. The badge was approved in 1926. The Motto translates as "Direct us". | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from Pinterest. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia By T.P. Stopford. | [[Literature]]: Image from Pinterest. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia By T.P. Stopford. |
Revision as of 13:13, 15 October 2023
HMS LONDON, ROYAL NAVY
Official blazon
White; a dagger red.
Motto: Dirige nos
Origin/meaning
The Sword of St Paul is from the arms of the City of London for which the Ship was named. The badge was approved in 1926. The Motto translates as "Direct us".
Literature: Image from Pinterest. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia By T.P. Stopford.