HMS Chichester, Royal Navy

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HMS CHICHESTER, ROYAL NAVY

Coat of arms (crest) of the HMS Chichester, Royal Navy
Official blazon
English Barry wavy of ten white and blue; in chief a mitre all gold the tassels debruised by a crozier and a sword all gold.

Motto: Vinat amor patriae.

Origin/meaning

Cathedral City in West Sussex. From the Arms of the See of Chichester. The Motto which translates as "Love of country conquers" is that of the Pelham Family - Earls of Chichester. The Badge was approved in 1954.


Literature: Image from Pinterest. Information from Admirality Ship Bdges by T.P. Stopford.