HMS Finisterre, Royal Navy

	HMS FINISTERRE, ROYAL NAVY Country:United Kingdom

Official blazon
English	Blue: a seahorse gold supporting a flag white charged with a hurt thereon a fleur-de-lys gold.

Origin/meaning

The second of two Battle of Finisterre in October 1747. Where Admiral Sir Edward Hawke attacked and defeated the Escorts of 252 Merchantmen. The badge shows one of the Supporters of the Admiral's Arms. The badge was approved on 24 july 1944.

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

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