HMS Oxford Castle, Royal Navy

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HMS OXFORD CASTLE, ROYAL NAVY

Coat of arms (crest) of the HMS Oxford Castle, Royal Navy

Official blazon

Blue; two bars gemel bendy dexter gold surmounted by a castle proper on a mount green.

Origin/meaning

From the arms of Robert D'Oilly (blue field and bars), who completed the Castle in 1071. The badge was approved in 1954.

Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admrialty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford