HMS Bristol, Royal Navy

HMS BRISTOL, ROYAL NAVY

Official blazon

English

Red; arising from water barry wavy of five blue and white sinister a castle embattled proper flying from the dome a pennon white charged with a cross red emergent from the castle port set with a portcullis raised gold an ancient ship gold lined white mast and gaft gold foresail set and drawing rigged all white.

Origin/meaning

From the 14th Century Seal of Mayoralty of the City. The Badge was approved in 1969.

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stopford.

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