HMS Hampshire, Royal Navy

HMS HAMPSHIRE, ROYAL NAVY

Official blazon

English

Barry wavy of ten white and blue; on a roundel chequy white and red an ancient crown gold.

Origin/meaning

The Chequy Roundel alludes to a Round Table dating from 1340 that hangs in Winchester Town Hall. The Waves allude to the Waterways of Hampshire. The Badge was approved in 1961.

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admirality Badges by T.P. Stopford.

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