The badge was introduced in the early 80s and the design was registered with the heraldry guild.
This represents the City of Hulls three crowns, the Humber Bridge joining both sides of the Humber, the White rose of Yorkshire and the heraldic symbol for water. this shield is supported by two lions rampant, which I presume is the English connection holding the whole lot together.
Clearly conceived during the Humberside County era and reflecting the "togetherness" the county wished to project, it like the county failed. I have always had a fondness for the badge and it fell from use in the 90s, its nice to have it around but the three crowns is the badge that is by tradition "our" badge.