HMS Barfount, Royal Navy

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HMS BARFOUNT, ROYAL NAVY

Official blazon

English

Barry wavy of eight white and blue; a grapnel in bend black surmounted by a padlock gold.

Origin/meaning

Symbolises Salvage and Harbour Defence. The Badge is a so called Type Badge for Boom Defence Vessels approved in 1954.

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Literature: Image from Pinterest. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stoppford.