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History: the Unit was formed to support Royal Marine Helicopter Operations Worldwide.




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|Red; a key ward downward and th the dexter the handle in form of a triple-towered castle the shank entwined by a serpent all silver


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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Badge was approved on 18 May 1989.
The Key and Castle allude to the Arms of Gibraltar, Thge Snake allude to Medicine. The Badge was approved in 1977.




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Revision as of 15:36, 14 July 2023

ROYAL NAVAL HOSPITAL GIBRALTAR, ROYAL NAVY


Coat of arms (crest) of the Royal Naval Hospital Gibraltar, Royal Navy
Official blazon
Red; a key ward downward and th the dexter the handle in form of a triple-towered castle the shank entwined by a serpent all silver

Origin/meaning

The Key and Castle allude to the Arms of Gibraltar, Thge Snake allude to Medicine. The Badge was approved in 1977.


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

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