HMS Colombo, Royal Navy

HMS COLOMBO, ROYAL NAVY

Official blazon

English

Green; arising from a mural crown gold a elephant's head proper. Motto: Selon la defanse l'attaque.

Origin/meaning

The Badge is Based on the Crest of the City Arms. The Latin Motto translates as "Despite the defence attack". The Badge was approved in 1919.

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

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