HMS Bildeston, Royal Navy

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HMS BILDESTON, ROYAL NAVY

Official blazon

English

Barry wavy of ten white and blue; two keys wards downward in bend gold between them a naval mine with mooring pedant all proper.

Origin/meaning

The Badge symbolises the Unlocking of the Secrets of Mine Warfare. The Badge is a so called Type Badge for all Coastal Minesweepers approved in 1955.

Literature: Image from Pinterest. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stoppford