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Revision as of 10:24, 29 June 2023
HMS ENDURANCE, ROYAL NAVY
| English | Blue; awandering Albatross in flight above four bars wavy blue and white on which floats an icefloe all proper. Motto: By endurance we conquer. |
Origin/meaning
The Wandering Albatross is know for its Endurance. The Motto is that of the Polar Explorer Sir Ernest Shackelton, fitting as HMS Endurance served as the RN Ice Patrol Ship between 1967-1991. The Badge was approved on 26 July 1968.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admirality Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.