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The Sword of St Paul is from the Arms of the City of [[London]] for which the Ship was named. The Badge was approved in 1926. | The Sword of St Paul is from the Arms of the City of [[London]] for which the Ship was named. The Badge was approved in 1926. The Motto translates as "Direct us". | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from Pinterest. | [[Literature]]: Image from Pinterest. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia By T.P. Stopford. | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Navy heraldry]] | [[Category:Navy heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Swords]] | [[Category:Swords]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1926]] | [[Category:Granted 1926]] | ||
Revision as of 13:14, 16 July 2023
HMS LONDON, ROYAL NAVY
Official blazon
White; a dagger red.
Motto: Dirige nos
Origin/meaning
The Sword of St Paul is from the Arms of the City of London for which the Ship was named. The Badge was approved in 1926. The Motto translates as "Direct us".
Literature: Image from Pinterest. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia By T.P. Stopford.