HMNZS Waikato, RNZN

HMNZS WAIKATO, RNZN

White arising from three barry wavy blue in base a Taniwha proper (brown).

A New Zealand River. The Taniwha is a fabulous Water Monster held in esteem by Maoris. The badge was approved in 1966.

Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.

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