Shield.  Per fess Azure and Gules, on a fess wavy Argent a cobblestone lane Proper bearing five anchors Sable, in base between two mullets, a demi-trident prongs up, emitting from either side of its collar a single lightning bolt chevronwise inverted Or, and in chief between two mullets of the last, a boar’s head couped Argent, eyed and horned Or, langued Gules.

Crest.  From a wreath of the colors Argent and Azure, a stylized representation of the city hall dome of Savannah, Georgia, surmounted at base by a Cherokee Rose in full bloom, all Proper.

Motto.  A scroll Azure, doubled Gules, ends bearing a mullet Argent, furled and striped of the second and last, inscribed “NOT FOR SELF, BUT FOR OTHERS” Argent.

Shield.  Red, white, blue and gold are the official colors of the state of Georgia and here they illuminate Savannah as the oldest city of the state.  Established in 1733 on the Savannah River, the wavy white fess bears five anchors to represent the five previous United States ships to honor the city.  The cobblestone represents the antiquity and uniqueness of the city.  The USS SAVANNAH (CL-42) served in World War II and received three battle stars, symbolized by the two gold stars in chief and one in base.  The second gold star in base denotes the one earned by the USS SAVANNAH (AOR-4) in Vietnam.  The boar’s head is a traditional symbol of Savannah hospitality. The boar’s head is from the arms of James Edward Oglthorpe, founder of the first Georgia colony, established in Savannah.  The trident illustrates the domination of seas both above and below the waterline.  The lightning bolts are symbols of speed and agility, traits of the Independence-class of littoral combat ships.

Crest.  The wreath adopts the first-named metal and color from the shield and blazon.  The city hall dome is the most recognized Savannah landmark and is displayed on the city seal.  The Cherokee Rose, a hardy plant, is the Georgia state flower.

Motto.  The ship’s motto is adapted from the seal of the first Georgia Colony, established in Savannah.

Seal.  The coat of arms as blazoned in full color on a white oblong disc within a blue designation band, edged with a gold roped border and bearing the name “USS SAVANNAH” at the top and “LCS 28” at the base.