HMS Afrikander, Royal Navy

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HMS AFRIKANDER, ROYAL NAVY

Coat of arms (crest) of the HMS Afrikander, Royal Navy

Official blazon

Blue; issuant from waves in base white and blue three African lillies (Gladiolus Carneus) slipped and leaved proper.

Origin/meaning

The Name was given to the Simonstown Naval Base, Cape Town, South Africa. The Location in Africa is symbolises by the Lilies. The badge was approved in 1937.

Literature: Image from Pinterest