HMS Achilles, Royal Navy
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HMS ACHILLES, ROYAL NAVY
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.