HMS Chichester, Royal Navy
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HMS CHICHESTER, ROYAL NAVY
| English | Barry wavy of ten white and blue; in chief a mitre all gold the tassels debruised by a crozier and a sword all gold. Motto: Vinat amor patriae. |
Origin/meaning
Cathedral City in West Sussex. From the Arms of the See of Chichester. The Motto which translates as "Love of country conquers" is that of the Pelham Family - Earls of Chichester. The badge was approved in 1954.
Literature: Image from Pinterest. Information from Admiralty Badges Ecyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.