HMS Dido, Royal Navy

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HMS DIDO, ROYAL NAVY

Coat of arms (crest) of the HMS Dido, Royal Navy
Official blazon
English Blue; issunat from the base flames proper

Motto: Steadfast

Origin/meaning

The badge alludes to Queen Dido of Carthage who burnt herslef to Death, when forsaken by Aenas. The badge was approved on 21 October 1937.


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

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