HMS Gleaner, Royal Navy

HMS GLEANER, ROYAL NAVY

Official blazon

English

Red; eight ears of wheat fretted gold. Motto: Fruges consumere nati

Origin/meaning

Ears of Wheat left to be picked up later by Gleaners. THe Motto translates as "Born to reap its award". The badge was approved on 7 August 1936.

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admirality Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.

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