HMS Cavendish, Royal Navy

HMS CAVENDISH, ROYAL NAVY

Official blazon

English

Blue; a ring gold entwined at the base by a snake nowed proper langued red. Motto: Cavendo tutus

Origin/meaning

From the Arms and Motto of Victor Duke of Devonshire (1868-1938). The Motto alludes to the Name. The Badge was approved on 6 March 1945.

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

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