HMS Imperieuse, Royal Navy

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HMS IMPERIEUSE, ROYAL NAVY

Coat of arms (crest) of the HMS Imperieuse, Royal Navy
Official blazon
English Black; a demi-lion rampant ersed gold holding in the paws a cresset gold inflamed proper.

Motto: Nil sine labore

Origin/meaning

Captured from the French in 1793 by Captain Reeve (Cresset) who was detachet by Vice Admrial Gell (Lion). Ship renamed after capture. The Badge was approved in 1946.


Literature: Image from Pinterest

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