HMS Diana, Royal Navy

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HMS DIANA, ROYAL NAVY

Coat of arms (crest) of the HMS Diana, Royal Navy
Official blazon
English Blue; a crescent moon silver.

Motto: Certa dirigio ictu

Origin/meaning

Diana was the Roman Goddess of Hunt and of the Moon. The Later are alluded to in the Badge. The Motto translates as "I aim with a sure blow". The Badge was approved on 28 November 1931.


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