Cruiser USS Bunker Hill: Difference between revisions
| (10 intermediate revisions by one other user not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
''' {{uc:{{PAGENAME}}}} ''' | ''' {{uc:{{PAGENAME}}}} ''' | ||
[[File:{{PAGENAME}}.png|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of the {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:{{PAGENAME}}.png|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of the {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
= | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|+Official blazon | |||
|- | |||
|'''English''' | |||
| blazon wanted | |||
|} | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The sword the dragon is holding symbolizes the VLS (Vertical Launch System) missile capability. The Stars symbolises the 11 Battle Stars the former USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) earned in the | The sword the dragon is holding symbolizes the VLS (Vertical Launch System) missile capability. The Stars symbolises the 11 Battle Stars the former USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) earned in the Pacific Theater during World War II. The white fields in the chief indicates the American courage displayed at the Battle of Bunker Hill on 17 June 1775. The Red parts symbolises the attacking British Forces that a geat cost took the Hill. The crossed muskets are in rememberance of the Battle of Bunker Hill. The Anchor symbolises maritime traditions and excellence of achievement. | ||
Pacific Theater during World War II. The white fields in the chief indicates the American courage displayed at the Battle of Bunker Hill on 17 June 1775. The Red parts symbolises the attacking British Forces that a geat cost took the Hill. | |||
[[Literature]]: Image from Wikimedia Commons | |||
{{us}} | |||
{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category:Navy heraldry]] | [[Category:Navy heraldry]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:27, 29 February 2024
CRUISER USS BUNKER HILL
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The sword the dragon is holding symbolizes the VLS (Vertical Launch System) missile capability. The Stars symbolises the 11 Battle Stars the former USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) earned in the Pacific Theater during World War II. The white fields in the chief indicates the American courage displayed at the Battle of Bunker Hill on 17 June 1775. The Red parts symbolises the attacking British Forces that a geat cost took the Hill. The crossed muskets are in rememberance of the Battle of Bunker Hill. The Anchor symbolises maritime traditions and excellence of achievement.
Literature: Image from Wikimedia Commons
US heraldry portal
This page is part of the  |
 |
 US heraldry:
|
 Ecclesiastical Heraldry of the USA:
 Military Heraldry: |
Contact and Support
Partners:
Your logo here ?
Contact us
© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink 
Index of the site