File:USCGC ASPEN (WLB 208) COA.png

Summary

DescriptionUSCGC ASPEN (WLB 208) COA.png	English: USCG Buoy Tender (WLB 208) Aspen Coat Of Arms
Date	2001
Source	US Army Institute of Heraldry
Author	English: United States Coast Guard
Permission (Reusing this file)	Public domainPublic domainfalsefalse This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use. Deutsch ∙ English ∙ فارسی ∙ 日本語 ∙ русский ∙ +/− – English: US Army Institute of Heraldry

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

• SHIELD:

1. Blue, red and white are the colors traditionally used by the U.S. Coast Guard.
2. Gold is emblematic of excellence.
3. The lightning flash underscores USCGC Aspen’s advanced technology capabilities.
4. The buoy and compass rose symbolize the primary mission of servicing aids to navigation.
5. The aspen leaves highlight the two ships to bear the name ASPEN.
6. The original ASPEN was a lighthouse tender, which serviced lighthouses within the Great Lakes.

• CREST:

1. The ship’s wheel symbolizes guidance and search and rescue.
2. The Celeste rim alludes to coastal waters.
3. 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.