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a headland in Sussex below which is the famous lighthouse of 1902. Also a Sea Battle of 1690 when the Earl of Torrington was defeated by the French. The | a headland in Sussex below which is the famous lighthouse of 1902. Also a Sea Battle of 1690 when the Earl of Torrington was defeated by the French. The badge was approved on 12 December 1946. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford. | [[Literature]]: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford. | ||
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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:08, 15 October 2023
HMS BEACHY HEAD, ROYAL NAVY
English | Black; out of barry wavy of four white and black a lighthouse white masoned proper the light rayed gold. |
Origin/meaning
a headland in Sussex below which is the famous lighthouse of 1902. Also a Sea Battle of 1690 when the Earl of Torrington was defeated by the French. The badge was approved on 12 December 1946.
Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford.
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