File:USCGC Kukui (WLB 203).COA.png
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[edit]DescriptionUSCGC Kukui (WLB 203).COA.png |
English: USCG Buoy Tender (WLB 203) Kukui Coat Of Arms |
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Date | 1998 | ||||
Source | US Army Institute of Heraldry | ||||
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English: United States Coast Guard |
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English: US Army Institute of Heraldry |
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[edit]- SHIELD: Celeste, a lighthouse enfiled by a life ring Proper.
- CREST: From a wreath Argent and Celeste, a stylized mariner’s compass Or garnished Gules bearing a gunstone charged with the silhouetted head of King Kamehameha.
- MOTTO: A scroll Argent fimbriated Gules inscribed “KA NAI’ A KUKUI O KA PAKIPIKA”
- SUPPORTERS: On either side of the shield a Kukui branch fructed Proper.
- SEAL: The coat of arms as blazoned in full color on a white disc enclosed by a dark blue border edged on the outer side with a gold chain and inscribed “USCGC KUKUI” above and “WLB 203” below in gold.
Symbolism
[edit]- SHIELD:
- The medium blue of the shield represents the Pacific Ocean, the tender’s area of operations
- The life ring symbolizes search and rescue missions and humanitarian services while the lighthouse stands for aids to navigation.
- CREST:
- The compass rose represents the ship’s far ranging duties and capabilities, while highlighting the vital importance of navigational aids to all sea-going vessels.
- The profile of King Kamehameha, the last king of Hawaii, symbolizes the proud heritage of the area.
- SUPPORTERS:
- The Kukui branches, from the state tree of Hawaii, represent the ship’s link to the people of Hawaii.
- MOTTO:
- KA NAI’ A KUKUI O KA PAKIPIKA translation: Nai a Kukui is the leader in a school of dolphins that navigates and protects the others.
- O ka Pakipika means of the Pacific.
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