HMS Alacrity, Royal Navy

HMS ALACRITY, ROYAL NAVY

Official blazon

English

White; a human heart red winged proper. Motto: Adjuvare propero.

Origin/meaning

From the Crest of the Arms of Vice Admiral Sir Alexander Duff who used this Despatch Vessel on the China Station in 1921. The Latin Motto translates as "I hasten to help". The Motto was approved on 29 July 1921.

Literature: Image from Pinterest. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stopford.

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