Official ship's badge of HMS Duke of York

Ship's badge HMS Duke of York 1940. White rose of York motif. Official design. On a field blue, the white rose of York upon a plate with a garter, blue and gold bearing the words 'HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE'. Badge of George VI as Duke of York. 'DUKE OF YORK' in name tablet. Circular shape with gold rope twist border. Naval crown above. Reverse in white paint 'Duke of York D44B CI 10679, 30.4.58. MS0909'.

Object Details

ID: AAA1758
Collection: Ship Badges
Type: Ship's badge
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Duke of York (1940)
Date made: 1940-1958
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 665 x 520 x 45 mm