HMS Spirit, Royal Navy

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Coat of arms (crest) of HMS Spirit, Royal Navy
HMS SPIRIT, ROYAL NAVY

Country:United Kingdom
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Official blazon
English Blue; a besant charged with a fret black.


Origin/meaning

Admiral Sir George Vernon (1684-1757) introduced grog (Rum mixed with Water 2+1) into the Royal Navy to reduce drunkeness. The Badge was approved in 1944.


Literature:Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford.

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