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Who designs the ships crest?

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Who designs the ships crest?

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The first Commanding Officer designs the ship’s crest based upon research into the namesake and with the assistance of the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry. A sample of the crest with explanation of the components may be found on www.USSNY.org.

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A11. The first Commanding Officer designs the ship’s crest based upon research into the namesake and with the assistance of the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry. A sample of the crest with explanation of the components may be found on individual ship websites and as summarized below: · The design for LPD 17 represents the Navy (sword and trident), Marine Corps (sword), Texas (Lone Star and Bluebonnets), and the city of San Antonio with its historical heritage (Alamo and Alamo cannon). · The LPD 18 ship’s crest represents the Navy (sword and chief petty officer anchor), Marine Corps (sword and eagle on globe and anchor), three ships previously named USS New Orleans (fleur delis, adapted from the city’s flag), Andrew Jackson’s victory at the Battle of New Orleans (battlements and cannon), Louisiana (18 stars for the 18th state in the Union) and the city of New Orleans (white alligator). · The LPD 19’s crest represents the Navy (Naval officer’s sword); Marine Corps (mameluke) Mesa Verde Na