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The Gross Raguly allude to the Spanish Armada 1588. The Lion is from the Crest of Lord Howard's Arms, He played a great role in defeating the Armada. The badge was approved on 31 August 1945.
 
[[Literature]]: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.


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[[Literature]]: Image from ebay.com
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