HMS DEFENDER, ROYAL NAVY
| English | Red; arapier silver in bend sinister pommel and hilt gold surmounted by a buckler silver edged and bossed gold. Moot: Defendendo vinco |
Origin/meaning
The Badge alludes to a Defender. The Latin motto translates as "By defence i conquer". The Badge was approved in 1931.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stopford.