HMS Arethusa, Royal Navy

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HMS ARETHUSA, ROYAL NAVY

Coat of arms (crest) of the HMS Arethusa, Royal Navy
Official blazon
English Green; over a base barry wavy of six silver and blue a crescent gold.

Motto: Celeriter audax

Origin/meaning

In Greek Mythology Goddess of Hunt (Green) and the Moon (Crescent) who transformed into a fountain. The Latin Motto translates as "Swiftly audacious". The Badge was approved on 12 December 1932.

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