Ship's Crest:
 Description of Coat of
Arms:The
insignia of USS NASHVILLE is centered about thirteen stars that
represent the original thirteen colonies. The stars also represent the
USS NASHVILLE's status as the thirteenth of her class of amphibious
ships in the United States Navy. Surrounding the blue field and white
stars is the gold compass rose of the Seal of the Metropolitan
Government of the City of Nashville, Tennessee. This symbolizes the
continuing link between the ship and her namesake city. During the
American Revolutionary War, Brigadier General Francis Nash, Continental
Army, gave his life to ensure the independence of the colonies. The
city of Nashville was named in his honor. Emblazoned on the banner is
the motto taken from General Nash's dying words on the battle field at
Germantown: "From the first dawn of the Revolution I have ever been on
the side of liberty and my country." Flanking the motto are the
traditional emblems of the Navy and Marine Corps.
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