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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Hero in Homer's Iiliad. The Latin Motto translates as "Bravely in action". The Badge was approved on 10 July 1931.
The Hero in Homer's Iiliad. The Latin Motto translates as "Bravely in action". The badge was approved on 10 July 1931.


[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admiralty Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford.
[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admiralty Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford.
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Latest revision as of 06:58, 1 November 2023

HMS ACHILLES, ROYAL NAVY

Coat of arms (crest) of the HMS Achilles, Royal Navy
Official blazon
English Red; the head of Achilles helmeted gold.

Motto: Fortiter in re.

Origin/meaning

The Hero in Homer's Iiliad. The Latin Motto translates as "Bravely in action". The badge was approved on 10 July 1931.

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

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