SHIELD
Azure (Dark Blue) a representation of the new Independence, prow to the front, the national flag displayed on ocean waves all Proper; a bordure embattled of six merlons Or, charged with eight mullets of the field.
CREST
On a wreath Or and Azure (Dark Blue) the Liberty Bell surmounted by a United States national flag of thirty stars and a commodores pennant of fifteen saltirewise Proper.
SEAL
The coat of arms as blazoned on a White oval within a Dark Blue collar edged on the outside with Gold chain and inscribed at top USS INDEPENDENCE and in base LCS 2, all in Gold letters.
SHIELD
Dark Blue and Gold are traditionally associated with the United States Navy. The field is charged with a representation of the new Independence at sea. The crenellated bordure bears six merlons, each representing one of the previous ships to bear the name Independence. The eight mullets on the bordure recall the battle stars awarded Independence (CV-22) for distinguished service during World War II. Gold also denotes excellence.
CREST
The Liberty Bell signifies the freedoms achieved by Americas independence from Englands domination and emphasizes the participation in gaining national independence of the first ships to bear the name. The stars and stripes and commodores pennant of the early nineteenth century recall the nations struggles of that historic period.
MOTTO
LIBERTAS PER LABOREM AUDENTIUM (INDEPENDENCE THROUGH BOLD EFFORT) in Gold letters on a Dark Blue scroll garnished Argent doubled Gold with Dark Blue garnish.