Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) USS FORT WORTH (LSC-3) Challenge Coin

Description

Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) USS FORT WORTH (LSC-3) Challenge Coin
LCS will be a “small, fast, affordable ship: Speed and agility will be critical for efficient and effective conduct of the littoral missions. The LCS must be capable of operating at low speeds for littoral mission operations, transit at economical speeds, and high-speed sprints, which may be necessary to avoid/prosecute a small boat or submarine threat, conduct intercept operations over the horizon, or for insertion or extraction missions.
Crest:
From a wreath Or and Azure (Dark Blue), a laurel wreath Vert, between the wreath tips, three (3) mullets Argent (Silver Gray) in arc, surmounting the wreath the head of a Texas Longhorn cabossed of the first.
Motto:
A scroll Argent edged Gules inscribed ‘GRIT AND TENACITY’ Azure (Dark Blue).
Supporters:
Behind the shield a United States Naval Officer’s sword and Enlisted Chief Petty Officer’s cutlass in saltire, points downward Proper.
Symbolism
Shield:
Dark blue and gold are the colors traditionally associated with the Navy, represents the sea and excellence. The dark blue background alludes to the seven seas and the theater of operations of the USS FORT WORTH. Black implies forcefulness. The chevron suggests the prow of the ship. The trident represents maritime authority and modern technology. The chevron and chevronnel denotes to the multi-crew concept for the Littoral Combat Ship class and of the USS FORT WORTH. It also illustrates the ship’s ability to reconfigure through mission modules, designed to defeat the growing coastal threat, providing access and dominance, which can sail in any waters worldwide. The trident symbolizes maritime authority. The green chief signifies the ship’s control of its littoral missions. The LCS 3 is named for Fort Worth, Texas and the fifth largest city in Texas, is depicted by the Texas flag.
Crest:
The laurel wreath honors Fort Worth, Texas and the patriotic citizens, for their continuing support for the uniformed services. The three (3) stars indicate the USS FORT WORTH being the third in the littoral class combat ships. The Texas Longhorn symbolizes Fort Worth and its nickname ‘Cowtown’. The longhorn is placed on the laurel, honoring the patriotic citizens of Fort Worth for their continuing support for the uniformed services.
Supporters:
The crossed United States Naval Officer’s sword and Enlisted Chief Petty Officer’s cutlass symbolize teamwork and readiness, highlighting the experienced crew of the USS FORT WORTH.