Coat of arms USS Oak Hill (LSD-51)
1 coat of arms
1.1 shield
1.2 crest
1.3 supporters
coat of arms
shield
the dark blue , gold represent u.s. navy. eagle’s head, derived coat of arms of monroe family, represents both heritage of home oak hill ship named, , united states. compass rose symbolizes navigation , world-wide scope of operations. anchor represents trials , tribulations in life of sailor. fouled anchor worst enemy. gold stands excellence, red courage , sacrifice, , white integrity.
crest
the torch, derived statue of liberty’s torch, symbolizes freedom, , refers protection denoted in ship’s motto. gold mullets record 5 battle stars awarded first uss oak hill (lsd 7) service in world war ii. gold signifies excellence.
supporters
the crossed navy , marine corps officer swords symbolizes ship’s united mission united states marine corps in amphibious operations.
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