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HMS LONDON, ROYAL NAVY

Coat of arms (crest) of the 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.