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Summary
Blazon
- SHIELD: Per bend Argent and Gules a lightning flash bendwise Celeste, on a pale Azure between a compass rose of the first and a buoy, two aspen leaves Proper.
- CREST: From a wreath Argent and Gules a ship’s wheel Proper surmounted by a plate fimbriated Celeste charged with the Golden Gate Bridge Proper.
- MOTTO: Two scrolls stacked, Argent doubled and inscribed “SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY” Azure and the bottom scroll, Azure doubled and inscribed “SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE” Argent.
- SUPPORTERS: Two naval swords points down saltirewise Proper. SEAL The coat of arms as blazoned upon a white disc enclosed by a dark blue border edged on the outside with a gold chain inscribed “USCGC ASPEN” above and “WLB 208” below in gold.
Symbolism
- Blue, red and white are the colors traditionally used by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- Gold is emblematic of excellence.
- The lightning flash underscores USCGC Aspen’s advanced technology capabilities.
- The buoy and compass rose symbolize the primary mission of servicing aids to navigation.
- The aspen leaves highlight the two ships to bear the name ASPEN.
- The original ASPEN was a lighthouse tender, which serviced lighthouses within the Great Lakes.
- The ship’s wheel symbolizes guidance and search and rescue.
- The Celeste rim alludes to coastal waters.
- The Golden Gate Bridge emphasizes USCGC Aspen’s area of operation along the entire coast of California.
- SUPPORTERS: The crossed swords symbolize teamwork plus the cutter’s mission to enforce U.S. maritime and environmental protection laws.
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