HMS Emerald, Royal Navy

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HMS EMERALD, ROYAL NAVY

Coat of arms (crest) of the HMS Emerald, Royal Navy
Official blazon
English Black an emerald green set in gold over a cescent silver set in gold.

Motto: Fide et fiducia

Origin/meaning

From the Crest of Captain James Gilchrist of the Southampton who captured the French Emeraude in 1757. The Latin Motto translates as "By faith and trust". The badge was approved in 1923.

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

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