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A Hero in Greek Mythology, King of Salamis, second in greatness only to Achilles. The Sepent on the Helmet allude to Salamis. The Ram symbolises the Heard of Sheep Ajax slew thinging they where the Enemy. The | A Hero in Greek Mythology, King of Salamis, second in greatness only to Achilles. The Sepent on the Helmet allude to Salamis. The Ram symbolises the Heard of Sheep Ajax slew thinging they where the Enemy. The badge was approved in 1920. | ||
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HMS AJAX, ROYAL NAVY
| English | Black; the Corinthian helmet of a Greek Warrior gold. |
Origin/meaning
A Hero in Greek Mythology, King of Salamis, second in greatness only to Achilles. The Sepent on the Helmet allude to Salamis. The Ram symbolises the Heard of Sheep Ajax slew thinging they where the Enemy. The badge was approved in 1920.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admiralty Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford.