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Roman Name for the Isle of Wright, separated from Hampshire by the Solent and Spithead. The Motto translates as "The bars of vectis". The | Roman Name for the Isle of Wright, separated from Hampshire by the Solent and Spithead. The Motto translates as "The bars of vectis". The badge was approved in 1919. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford. | [[Literature]]: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford. |
Latest revision as of 13:12, 15 October 2023
HMS VECTIS, ROYAL NAVY
English | Silver barry of two blue. Motto:Vectis vectes |
Origin/meaning
Roman Name for the Isle of Wright, separated from Hampshire by the Solent and Spithead. The Motto translates as "The bars of vectis". The badge was approved in 1919.
Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.
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