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The Antelope was one of the Badges of King Henry V of England, who defeated the French at Agincourt in 1415. The Palm Wreath symbolises Victory in Battle. The badge was approved in 1946. | The Antelope was one of the Badges of King Henry V of England, who defeated the French at Agincourt in 1415. The Palm Wreath symbolises Victory in Battle. The badge was approved in 1946. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from | [[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admiralty Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford. | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Navy heraldry]] | [[Category:Navy heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1946]] | [[Category:Granted 1946]] |
Revision as of 10:28, 17 July 2023
HMS AGINCOURT, ROYAL NAVY
Official blazon
Red; within a wreath of palm gold and heraldic antelope statant white armed crined and chained gold langued blue.
Origin/meaning
The Antelope was one of the Badges of King Henry V of England, who defeated the French at Agincourt in 1415. The Palm Wreath symbolises Victory in Battle. The badge was approved in 1946.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admiralty Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford.