HMS Doon, Royal Navy

HMS DOON, ROYAL NAVY

Official blazon

English

Blue; a castle silver between four bezants. Motto: Pace et bello paratus

Origin/meaning

A Castle on Loch Doon in Ayrshire built by James Baliol Kig of Scotland 1249-1315. The Latin Motto translates as "Ready in peace and war". The Badge wasa approved on 6 January 1930.

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

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