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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
A Tasmanian aboriginal Word for the wedge tailed Eagle. The later also symbolise the Ship which was an Escort Carrier. The Badge was approved in 1943.
A Tasmanian aboriginal Word for the wedge tailed Eagle. The later also symbolise the Ship which was an Escort Carrier. The badge was approved in 1943.





Revision as of 13:09, 15 October 2023

HMS NAIRANA, ROYAL NAVY

Coat of arms (crest) of the HMS Nairana, Royal Navy
Official blazon
English Blue; an eagle volant diving gold.

Origin/meaning

A Tasmanian aboriginal Word for the wedge tailed Eagle. The later also symbolise the Ship which was an Escort Carrier. The badge was approved in 1943.


Literature: Image from Pinterest. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.