HMS Hostile, Royal Navy

HMS HOSTILE, ROYAL NAVY

Official blazon

English

Black; two hands holding swords in saltire all proper. Motto: Vutus ad hostem.

Origin/meaning

The Badge was approved on 5 March 1935. The Motto translates as "Face to the enemy".

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