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A District of Kent. St Augustine landed here in 579 AD and spoke the words of the Motto. Which translates as "In this sign you will conquer". The | A District of Kent. St Augustine landed here in 579 AD and spoke the words of the Motto. Which translates as "In this sign you will conquer". The badge was approved on 6 september 1919. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford. | [[Literature]]: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford. |
Revision as of 13:11, 15 October 2023
HMS THANET, ROYAL NAVY
English | Blue: a cross fitchy gold. Motto: In hoc signo. |
Origin/meaning
A District of Kent. St Augustine landed here in 579 AD and spoke the words of the Motto. Which translates as "In this sign you will conquer". The badge was approved on 6 september 1919.
Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.
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