HMS Gorgon, Royal Navy

HMS GORGON, ROYAL NAVY

Official blazon

English

Barry wavy of six white and blue; a torteau winged gold charged with the mask of a Gorgon white.

Origin/meaning

In Greek Mythology three Sisters with Snakes for Hair. The Badge was approved in 1944.

Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Badges by T.P. Stopford.

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