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History: Formed at Wythall, Birmingham  June 1, 1952.


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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
Badge: A Kingfisher proper.<br>
Motto: Vigilanter = Vigilantly


===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Kingfisher alludes to the location by the River Thames when the Badge was granted. The Bird also symbolises the function of the Unit, to watch over Units in the UK. The Badge was granted in November 1955.
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