Sturdee baronets

The Sturdee Baronetcy, of the Falkland Islands, was a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 19 January 1916 for Vice-Admiral Sir Doveton Sturdee in honour of his victory at the Battle of the Falkland Islands. In 1970 the title became extinct on the death of the second Baronet, who had reached the rank of Rear Admiral.

Sir Doveton Sturdee, 1st Baronet

Sturdee baronets, of the Falkland Islands (1916)
Coat of arms of Sturdee baronets
Crest
Issuant out of a naval crown an arm in armour holding in the hand a spiked club proper.
Escutcheon
Gyronny of eight Argent and Gules on a chief Azure an anchor fessewise Or.
Motto
Firmus Maneo [1]
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References
  1. Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 102nd edition. 1959.

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