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NH 70348-KN Insignia: USS VERNON COUNTY (LST-1161)

Insignia: USS VERNON COUNTY (LST-1161)
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Title: Insignia: USS VERNON COUNTY (LST-1161)
Caption: This emblem, received in 1970, contains the following symbols: bald eagle, the national bird; Neptune's trident and sword, symbols of sea power; eight stars under the northern sky, representing the eight LSTs in the ship's squadron; seahorse, indicating the LST's versatility in transporting goods; red cross, indicating her hospital, evacuation, and rescue capability; red arrows on a fleur-de-lis symbolic of strength; and Mount Fuji, representing the VERNON COUNTY's home port of Yokosuka, Japan.
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Catalog #: NH 70348-KN
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Medium: Color Photo, Illustration
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