HMS Indefatigable, Royal Navy

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HMS INDEFATIGABLE, ROYAL NAVY

Coat of arms (crest) of the HMS Indefatigable, Royal Navy
Official blazon
English Blue; a throught a wreath of laurel proper a lion passant guardant gold.

Motto: Deo adjuvante

Origin/meaning

From the arms of Admrial Edward Pellew (1757-1833) who as a Captain commanded the first Ship of the Name. The Motto translates as "God being my helper". The badge was approved on 8 May 1943.


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