HMS Chichester, Royal Navy

	HMS CHICHESTER, ROYAL NAVY Country:United Kingdom

Official blazon
English	Barry wavy of ten white and blue; in chief a mitre all gold the tassels debruised by a crozier and a sword all gold. Motto: Vinat amor patriae.

Origin/meaning

Cathedral City in West Sussex. From the arms of the See of Chichester. The Motto which translates as "Love of country conquers" is that of the Pelham Family - Earls of Chichester. The badge was approved in 1954.

Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford.

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