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SHIELD: Blue, red and white are the colors traditionally associated with the U.S. Coast Guard. Gold is emblematic of honor and excellence. The North Star and Big Dipper are adapted from the Alaska State flag, homeport of the Maple. The arched configuration alludes to support and the globe’s northerly range where Alaska is our northern most state. The maple leaf reflects the cutter’s namesake. The compass rose symbolizes direction, guidance and the search and rescue mission.<br> | |||
CREST: The majestic and pristine waters of Southeast Alaska are teeming with wildlife especially the magnificent Orca. Orcas are known for their strength, intelligence and loyalty. The buoy represents the world class aids to navigation the USCGC MAPLE provides which includes support of the Marine Transportation system.<br> | |||
SUPPORTERS: The crossed swords represent cooperation and the cutter’s maritime law enforcement and environmental protection mission. | |||
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USCGC MAPLE (WLB-207)
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Official blazon
SHIELD: Per fess arched enhanced Sable and Argent, in chief eight mullets in the configuration of the constellation Ursa Major and the North Star of the like, in base a maple leaf Azure fimbriated Gules bearing a compass rose Or.
CREST: From a wreath Argent and Sable a buoy issuing from the waves of the sea superimposed by an Orca naiant embowed Proper
MOTTO: A scroll Azure doubled Gules inscribed with “GIS’OOK DAAT WUSTAAX’I” (KEEPER OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS) Argent.
SUPPORTERS: Two naval swords points down saltirewise Proper.
Origin/meaning
SHIELD: Blue, red and white are the colors traditionally associated with the U.S. Coast Guard. Gold is emblematic of honor and excellence. The North Star and Big Dipper are adapted from the Alaska State flag, homeport of the Maple. The arched configuration alludes to support and the globe’s northerly range where Alaska is our northern most state. The maple leaf reflects the cutter’s namesake. The compass rose symbolizes direction, guidance and the search and rescue mission.
CREST: The majestic and pristine waters of Southeast Alaska are teeming with wildlife especially the magnificent Orca. Orcas are known for their strength, intelligence and loyalty. The buoy represents the world class aids to navigation the USCGC MAPLE provides which includes support of the Marine Transportation system.
SUPPORTERS: The crossed swords represent cooperation and the cutter’s maritime law enforcement and environmental protection mission.
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