Cruiser USS Leyte Gulf

From Heraldry of the World
Jump to navigation Jump to search

CRUISER USS LEYTE GULF

Coat of arms (crest) of the Cruiser USS Leyte Gulf
Official blazon
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The Anchors and Sword represent naval sea power. Thier position alludes to the classic naval battle maneuver called crossing the T last used in the Battle of the Leyte Gulf. The Three stars indicates the three component Battles of Leyte Gulf - Surigao Straits, Samar and Cape Engano. The Wings with trailing flames represent the Kamikazes the first appeard at the Battle of Leyte Gulf. The Crossed Guns symbolises the Battleships which at the Battle of Leyte Gulf, culminated centuries of naval tradition in the last sea battle of great ships-of-the-line. The World War II Imperial Japanese Naval Ensign descending into the sea represents the Battle of Leyte Gulf, during which the U.S. Navy destroyed the Japanese Navy as a cohesive fighting force.


Literature: Image from Wikimedia Commons


US heraldry portal



This page is part of the
Usa.jpg
US heraldry portal


Logo-new.jpg
Heraldry of the World
Newyork.jpg

US heraldry:




  • Total pages in the US section : 20,479
Brooklyn-snyder.jpg

Ecclesiastical Heraldry of the USA:

Department of Defense.png

Military Heraldry:


Contact and Support

Partners:

Your logo here ?
Contact us



© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink Ralf Hartemink arms.jpg
Index of the site