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===Origin/meaning===
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A Hero in Greek Mythology, King of Salamis, second in greatness only to Achilles. The Sepent on the Helmet allude to Salamis. The Ram symbolises the Heard of Sheep Ajax slew thinging they where the Enemy. The Badge was approved in 1920.


[[Literature]]:Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admiralty Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford.
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Latest revision as of 13:39, 25 September 2024

Coat of arms (crest) of HMS Ajax, Royal Navy
HMS AJAX, ROYAL NAVY

Country:United Kingdom
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Official blazon
English Black; the Corinthian helmet of a Greek Warrior gold.


Origin/meaning

A Hero in Greek Mythology, King of Salamis, second in greatness only to Achilles. The Sepent on the Helmet allude to Salamis. The Ram symbolises the Heard of Sheep Ajax slew thinging they where the Enemy. The Badge was approved in 1920.


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

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