HMS GRIMSBY, ROYAL NAVY
English | 1932 Version: Silver; a boar's head black. |
1996 Version: Barry wavy of four white and blue; the head of a boar black armed gold langued red. Motto: Premia post ardua. |
Origin/meaning
From the Arms of the fishing Port on the River Humber in Lincolnshire. The Motto Translates as "Reward comes after toil". The Badge was approved in 1932 and replaced by the present on 25 Janaury 1996.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admirality Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.
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