HMS Malmö, Swedish Navy

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HMS MALMÖ, SWEDISH NAVY

Official blazon

I fält av silver Malmös vapenbild, ett rött, med gyllene krona krönt griphuvud.

(Argent, the badge of the city of Malmö, an erazed Griffin's head gules, crowned or)

Origin/meaning

The Giffin's head is form the coat of Arms of the Namegiving City. The Name has been used by a Galley in service during the 18th Century, a Destroyer in Service 1939-1964 and a Corvette in Service since 1985.