HMS Birmingham, Royal Navy

HMS BIRMINGHAM, ROYAL NAVY

Official blazon

English

White; issuant from a mural crown gold a dexter embowed proper the hand holding a planishing hammer inverted Motto: Forward

Origin/meaning

From the Arms and Motto of the City. The Badge was approved on 29 July 1921.

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

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