HMS Drake, Royal Navy

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HMS DRAKE, ROYAL NAVY

History: Name given to the Devonport Barracks in Plymouth since 1934.

Coat of arms (crest) of the HMS Drake, Royal Navy
Official blazon
English Blue; on aplate a wyvern passant red armed and langued blue.

Motto: Sic parvis magna

Origin/meaning

From the Arms of Sir Francis Drake. The Latin Motto translates as "Thus great things arise from small". The Badge was approved in 1953.


Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stopford.

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