HMS Campania, Royal Navy

HMS CAMPANIA, ROYAL NAVY

Official blazon

English

Red; a demi-lion rampant couped gold winged white armed and langued blue. Motto: Of one company

Origin/meaning

The ancient Name for the Pompeii Area. Ship was purshased from the Cunard Steamship co. and the Lion and Motto are from the Company House Flag. The Wings alludes to the Role in World War II as an Escort Carrier. The Badge was approved in 25 april 1944.

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

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