HMS Black Prince, Royal Navy

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HMS BLACK PRINCE, ROYAL NAVY

Coat of arms (crest) of the HMS Black Prince, Royal Navy
Official blazon
English Blue; the head of the Balck Prince in armour white crowned with a ducal coronet of seven strawberry leaves gold jewelled alternately red and blue.

Motto: With high courage.

Origin/meaning

Edward Prince of Wales (1330-1376) lies in effigy in Canterbury Cathedral. The Badge was approved on 6 November 1943.


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