HMS Scylla, Royal Navy

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HMS SCYLLA, ROYAL NAVY

Coat of arms (crest) of the HMS Scylla, Royal Navy
Official blazon
English Blue; a representation of Scylla crined finned and tailed gold.

Motto: Clara saevitia

Origin/meaning

In Greek mythology , a six-headed monster of the Strait of Messina who was ringed by Dogs. The Motto translates as "Of great savagery". The badge was Approved in 1942.


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

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