HMS Codrington, Royal Navy

HMS CODRINGTON, ROYAL NAVY

Official blazon

English

Silver; a lion passant red Motto: Vultus in hostem

Origin/meaning

From the Arms of Admiral Sir Edward Codrington (1770-1851). The Latin motto translates as "Facing the enemy". The Badge was approved on 3 september 1928.

Literature: Image from picclick.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Ecyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.

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