SHIELD
Azure, between three chevronels interlaced Or, five mullets Argent, three and two, in chief a lion passant of the second, grasping in his dexter claw a heart Gules edged of the second.
CREST
Issuant from a wreath Or and Azure, an oak and laurel wreath surmounted by the U.S. Life-Saving Service insignia, superimposed with the National shield, all Proper.
SUPPORTERS
Behind the shield, two U.S. Life-Saving Service Station pennants in saltire Proper.
MOTTO
On a tripartite scroll Or, piped Argent, edged and doubled Gules, the inscription INITIATIVE COURAGE FORTITUDE, Sable.
SHIELD
The lion symbolizes Keeper Bailey T. Barcos extraordinary and heroic actions on December 21, 1900 while engaged in the rescue of the crew of the schooner Jennie Hall which had run aground in a severe winter storm off the coast of Virginia Beach, VA. The lion offers his heart in service, highlighting the fact that Keeper Barco, ill with the flu, left his sickbed and risked his life in the dramatic rescue. According to his family, the strain on his heart was so great that he never regained his health and subsequently died on November 4, 1901. The chevronel denotes the breeches buoy apparatus, specifically the crotch pole, which keeps the rescue line above water. The three chevronels are interlaced to symbolize the teamwork that is exemplified by the crew of the USCGC BAILEY BARCO. Five stars amongst the chevronels represent the five lives saved in the Jennie Hall rescue.
CREST
The U.S. Life-Saving Service insignia is displayed in full color and is a part of the U.S. Coast Guards rich history and early beginnings. The shield is the shape of that displayed on the Gold Lifesaving Medal and, as shown here, is filled with our national colors, representing the patriotism of BAILEY BARCOs crew. The wreath of oak and laurel is a symbol of honor.
SUPPORTERS
The U.S. Life-Saving Service Station pennant flown over the Dam Neck Mills Station by Keeper Bailey T. Barco identified the facility as a U.S. Life-Saving Service Station to vessels at sea.
SCROLL
The colors of the scroll are taken from the ribbon of the U.S. Coast Guard Gold Lifesaving Medal, awarded to Keeper Barco for demonstrating exemplary courage, fortitude and initiative.
SEAL
The coat of arms as blazoned in full color on a white circular field within a dark blue designation band, edged with a gold roped border and bearing the name USCGC BAILEY BARCO at the top and WPC 1122 at the base.