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[edit]DescriptionUSSWinstonChurchillDDG81Seal.jpg |
English: USS Winston Churchill (DDG-81) Coat Of Arms and Seal |
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Source | US Army Institute of Heraldry | ||||
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English: United States Navy |
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English: US Army Institute of Heraldry |
Blazon:
[edit]- Shield: Per fess enhanced nebuly Argent and Gules, a cross of the like surmounted by a fleur-de-lis Azure, in base a book expanded Or, leaved of the first below a lion passant guardant of the fourth.
- Crest: From a wreath Argent and Gules a trident head per chevron Azure and of the first superimposed by a wreath of laurel and oak Or.
- Motto: A stacked bipartite scroll Gules doubled Argent inscribed "IN WAR: RESOLUTION" and "IN PEACE: GOOD WILL" Or.
- Supporter: A garter Azure fimbriated and inscribed "THE MOST NOBLE ORDER OF THE GARTER" Or.
- Seal: The arms as blazoned in full color upon a white oval enclosed by a dark blue collar edged on the outside with a gold rope and bearing the name "USS WINSTON S. CHURCHILL" at top and "DDG 81" in base all gold.
Symbolism:
[edit]- Shield:
- The cross of St. George and the fleur-de-lis are adapted from Churchill's augmentation on an inescutcheon on his ancestral coat of arms.
- Red is emblematic of valor and sacrifice.
- The red cross on the white field refers to the flag of St. George (he became the patron of the Order of the Garter in 1348).
- The gold lion on the red field recalls Great Britain's heritage.
- The lion embodies strength, courage and determination.
- The nebuly alludes to the sky or clouds and highlights Britain's taking of the full thrust of German airpower in the Battle of Britain.
- The stylized book underscores Winston Churchill's reputation, not only as a gifted statesman and inspiring war leader, but also a great orator and author who was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature.
- He unified the British people with his stirring oratory, energy and resolve.
- Crest:
- The trident symbolizes sea prowess and highlights the USS WINSTON S. CHURCHILL's vertical launch capabilities; the three tines represent anti-submarine surface and air warfare capabilities.
- The trident is divided per chevron suggesting a "V" emphasizing victory in war (Winston Churchill's famous rallying sign) and defense strength in peace.
- The laurel recalls honor and high achievement; oak, strength and resolve.
- SUPPORTER: In 1953, Queen Elizabeth II made Churchill a Member of The Most Noble Order of the Garter; the premier British Order of chivalry and the highest honor she could bestow.
Background:
[edit]- The coat of arms and seal was originally approved for USS Winston Churchill (DDG81) in 2001.
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