Naval heraldry

Naval Heraldry is like a special type of pictures that sailors use to show which branch of the navy they belong to or what their ship is named. It's a bit like a special type of badge or symbol that helps people recognize and remember the different groups that make up the navy.

Think of it like a kid's birthday party. You might have different groups of friends who are all invited, like your school friends or your sports team friends. And maybe, to help everyone remember who belongs to what group, you can give each group their own special color or design. That way, when people see you and your friends in a group, they know right away who you are and what you're about.

That's kind of like what naval heraldry is for the navy. Each branch or ship has its own special emblem or symbol, with special colors and designs to help people remember who they are and what they do. For example, if you're in the Navy Seals, your emblem might have a picture of a seal and a special motto to remind people of what you're famous for, like "The only easy day was yesterday."

And like the kid's birthday party group, naval heraldry helps create a sense of pride and belonging among sailors. When you see the emblem of your branch or ship, you know that you're part of something special and important. It also helps you feel connected to other sailors who are part of the same group, even if you've never met them before!