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| | |Blue; the head of Hermes (Mercury) with winged helmet all gold. </br> | ||
Motto: Altiora peto | |||
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In Greek Mythology Hermes was the Messenger of the Gods. The Motto translates as "I seek higher things" and refers to the Carrier's Aircraft. The badge wasd approved on 20 February 1923. | |||
[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence | [[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admirality Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:04, 15 October 2023
HMS HERMES, ROYAL NAVY
| English | Blue; the head of Hermes (Mercury) with winged helmet all gold. Motto: Altiora peto |
Origin/meaning
In Greek Mythology Hermes was the Messenger of the Gods. The Motto translates as "I seek higher things" and refers to the Carrier's Aircraft. The badge wasd approved on 20 February 1923.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admirality Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.
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