HMS Dainty, Royal Navy

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HMS DAINTY, ROYAL NAVY

Coat of arms (crest) of the HMS Dainty, Royal Navy
Official blazon
English Blue; an ostrich feather fan white and gold

Motto: Dulce quod utile

Origin/meaning

The Fan is from the Darnley Portrait of Elizabeth I, Queen of England. The Motto translates as It is pleasant if it is useful. The adge was approved in 1931.


Literature: Image from Pinterest. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stoppford.