HMS Imperieuse, Royal Navy
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HMS IMPERIEUSE, ROYAL NAVY
| English | Black; a demi-lion rampant ersed gold holding in the paws a cresset gold inflamed proper. Motto: Nil sine labore |
Origin/meaning
Captured from the French in 1793 by Captain Reeve (Cresset) who was detachet by Vice Admrial Gell (Lion). Ship renamed after capture. The badge was approved in 1946.
Literature: Image from Pinterest