HMS Alcide, Royal Navy
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HMS ALCIDE, ROYAL NAVY
| English | Blue; a sealion erect white goutty-de-larmes armed and langued red holding between the paws a fleur-de-lys gold. |
Origin/meaning
a prize name of 1755. Shows a supporter from the arms of Admiral Boscawen, Viscount Falmouth who captured the Ship. The Fleur-de-lys indicates the French Origin of the Ship. The badge was approved on 17 July 1945.
Literature: Image from Pinterest. Information from Admiralty Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford.