HMS Diamond, Royal Navy
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HMS DIAMOND, ROYAL NAVY
| English | Red; a lozenge silver Motto: Honor clarissima gemma |
Origin/meaning
The Lozenge alludes to a Diamond. The Latin motto translates as "Honour is the brightest jewel". The badge was approved in 1931 with the Shield Shaped Frame and in 2001 with a Round Frame.
Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stopford.