HMS Biter, Royal Navy

HMS BITER, ROYAL NAVY

Official blazon

English

Blue; a shark naiant bendwise in his mouth a trident all gold.

Origin/meaning

One who or that which bites here symbolised by the Shark. An Lend/Lease Escort Carrier. The Badge was approved in 1943.

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admirality Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford.

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