Shield.  Azure, a stone bridge of four arches and a tower masoned Proper throughout, within the arches in chief a mullet Argent (Silver), the stone bridge over water transfluent invected Celeste, the tower interlaced by three chevronels reversed couped and a rocker Or.

Crest.  From a wreath Argent and Azure, upon a boat hook and wooden oar in saltire Proper, a laurel wreath Vert, bearing a mullet Argent (Silver), emitting rays of light Or.

Supporters.  A pair of palm trees Proper, held up by the ends of the scroll.

Motto.  A scroll biparted Gules doubled Or, inscribed “GALLANTRY ABROAD” and in the center a stylized skull Argent.

Shield.  The shape of the shield refers to Fort Macon, North Carolina, which was where Glen Harris spent most of his years after World War II and retired.  The stone bridge and tower symbolize fortitude, power and enduring strength.  It stands upon the ocean waves as a force and barrier to its enemies.  The four arches in the bridge signify the four Coast Guardsmen who operated Higgins boats from the USS McKean during the first assault wave at Tulagi Island in World War II.  The stars pay tribute to the four Silver Star Guardsmen for their “gallantry in action.”  The tower refers to Operation Watchtower, the invasion of Guadalcanal where Glen Harris’s acts were awarded the Silver Star.  It further alludes to the idea of a sentry and the Sentinel Class Cutter.  The three chevrons and rocker denote Harris’s retirement rank of Boatswain Mate Chief Petty Officer, and the two forward chevrons represent the rank of Glen Harris during his assaults in the Pacific.

Crest.  The torse reflects the first metal and color of the shield.  The crossed boat hook and oar alludes to Glen Harris’s profession of being a surfman and lifesaver. The star encircled by a laurel wreath, adapted from the Silver Star award, signifies bravery, honor and achievement.

Supporters.  The palm trees refer to the Battle of Tulagi and Guadalcanal, as well as Bahrain, where USCGC GLEN HARRIS will be homeported.

Motto.  The word “Gallantry” was inspired by Glen Harris’s original Silver Star citation, while “Abroad” is from where his actions took place and the deployment of USCGC GLEN HARRIS to the Persian Gulf.  The red and white colors are a part of the Silver Star’s ribbon.  Additionally, the colors allude to the Bahrain flag, the homeport of the USCGC GLEN HARRIS and reinforcing the motto “Gallantry Abroad.”  The skull upon the scarlet and gold scroll pays tribute to the Marine Corps’ 1st Raider Battalion in World War II.  They were landed on the shores of Tulagi and Guadalcanal Island by the heroic coxswain, Glen Harris.

Seal.  The coat of arms as blazoned in full color on a circular white disc, within a Cobalt Blue designation band, edged with a Gold rope, inscribed “USCGC GLEN HARRIS” at the top and “WPC 1144” at the base.