HMS Grimsby, Royal Navy

HMS GRIMSBY, ROYAL NAVY

Official blazon

English

Barry wavy of four white and blue; the head of a boar black armed gold langued red. Motto: Premia post ardua.

Origin/meaning

From the Arms of the fishing Port on the River Humber in Lincolnshire. The Motto Translates as "Reward comes after toil". The Badge was approved in 1932.

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admirality Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.

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