Shield.  Azure, surmounting a cumulus cloud bendwise Argent, a mountain range Vert issuant from base, detailed of the first, base patterned with trees of the like, in sinister below a mullet Argent (Silver Gray) the constellation of the Big Dipper Or, surmounting a diminished chief of the fifth upon a hurt two anchors saltirewise Or, overall and issuant from base a demi-totem pole of the fourth, base Gules adorned with a heart Purpure edged Argent, double fimbriated of the sixth and Azure, depicting an eagle with body Or detailed Azure bearing three torteau palewise, legs and beak of the fifth detailed of the first, head of the second detailed Azure, eyes of the like fimbriated Gules irises Azure, wings displayed Or detailed Gules, Argent, and Azure, legs Or with feet Argent grasping a salmon Argent detailed Gules and Azure; all fimbriated of the first; all within a diminished bordure Or.

Crest.  From a wreath Or and Azure, between two ocean waves cresting of the last detailed Argent, a dragon facing sinister wings displayed Vert detailed of the first and second eyed of the third.

Supporters.  To the sides of the shield, a pair of tridents Or highlighted Argent edged Azure.

Motto.  A scroll Azure lined Or inscribed “THE GRIT OF THE NORTH” of the second, entwining the pair of tridents.

Shield. The colors gold, red, and blue point to Senior Chief Douglas Denman's family history and his lineage to the state of Georgia. The totem pole highlights both his heroic service during the attack on the USS COLHOUN during the Guadalcanal campaign and the cutter's homeport. The Purple Heart honors Senior Chief Denman for remaining on duty and transporting injured comrades from the sinking USS COLHOUN, despite receiving facial injuries from two direct hits on his Higgins Boat. The Silver Star commemorates Senior Chief Denman's actions of rescuing overboard shipmates. The two anchors are taken from Senior Chief Denman's specialty rating as a coxswain and his retirement as a boatswain senior chief petty officer. The eagle, salmon, and the Big Dipper constellation represent the cutter's homeport in Alaska. The mountain range is based on the Sitka mountain range, a geological landmark of the cutter’s homeport. Furthermore, Alaska's harsh and cold environment alludes to Senior Chief Denman's grit to survive and help his comrades in the face of imminent danger while injured.

Crest.  The green dragon points to the nickname of the USS COLHOUN, the “Green Dragon.”  Moreover, the dragon rising out of the waves illustrates the living legacy of the ship.

Supporters.  The two golden tridents honor the 50 crewmembers who perished during the attack on Guadalcanal.  Additionally, the tridents embody the maritime authority of the cutter’s current crew in the Pacific Northern waters.

Motto:  “THE GRIT OF THE NORTH.”

Seal.  The coat of arms as blazoned in full color on a circular white background, enclosed by a dark blue border edged along the outside with a gold rope, inscribed “USCGC DOUGLAS DENMAN” above and “WPC 1149” below in gold.