H.M. Dockyard Portsmouth, Royal Navy
H.M. DOCKYARD PORTSMOUTH, ROYAL NAVY
History: The Dockyard built ships between 1497-1967. HMS Victory was hoever built at Chatham.
English | Blue; the fouled anchor of HMS Victory gold charged with the arms of the City of Portsmouth (a mullet and a crescent silver). |
Origin/meaning
Nelson's HMS Victory is still on display at the Dockyard. The Badge was approved in 1968.
Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford.
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