H.M. Dockyard Technical College, Royal Navy

H.M. DOCKYARD TECHNICAL COLLEGE, ROYAL NAVY

Official blazon

Blue: an ancient ship proper the sail furled pennon flying oars in action whitein chief an open book bound and edged gold inscribed with I and V on each page black.
Motto: Palma non sine labore

Origin/meaning

The Roman Number IV indicate the fourth an final Year of Apprenticeship. The Motto translates as "Reward is not without labour". The Badge was approved in 1956.

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

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