HMS Barwind, Royal Navy

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HMS BARWIND, ROYAL NAVY

Coat of arms (crest) of the HMS Barwind, Royal Navy
Official blazon
English Barry wavy of eight white and blue; a grapnel in bend black surmounted by a padlock gold.

Origin/meaning

Symbolises Salvage and Harbour Defence. The badge is a so called Type Badge for Boom Defence Vessels approved in 1954.


Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford.