Shield.  Per bend sinister Azure and Vert, a pile bendwise sinister Argent bearing three piles in point Celeste surmounted by the silhouette of a lifeboat team garnished Argent (Silver Gray), in chief a mullet of the third environing a mullet of the like, and in base seven mullets, one Argent, two and three Or, and one of the third; all within a diminished bordure of the fifth.

Crest.  From a wreath Argent and Azure, a pattern of waves Azure garnished Celeste highlighted Argent, surmounted by a breeches buoy Gules, straps and rope of the first environing a polestar Or.

Supporters.  A boat hook and wooden lifeboat oar in saltire Proper.

Motto.  A scroll Azure fimbriated Argent inscribed “COURAGE” “DETERMINATION” “HONOR” of the second.

Shield.  The blue alludes to the ocean and green to the Green Island Lifesaving Station, William Chadwick’s first appointment.  The blue and green colors also imply dominion over both land and sea.  The triangular pile is emblematic of the way forward while the three blue piles denote open waters.  The silhouette of the lifeboat team characterizes the lifesaving abilities of all team members challenged by perils of the sea.  The star charged to dexter chief represents Boston, Massachusetts, the ship’s home port.  The seven stars signify the attempted rescue of seven men by William Chadwick and his team from the schooner George Taulane which was citied in William Chadwick’s Gold Lifesaving Medal award.  The two white stars memorialize those who were not able to be saved.

Crest.  The first twist is the primary metal color white (Silver) and the second twist blue represents the primary color of arms in the shield.  The breeches buoy draped with rope is a traditional symbol of the early Life-Saving Service, characterizing sacrifice and rescue.  The waves portray rough open oceans upon which members perform their functional duty when in dangerous situations.  The gold polestar denotes leadership, initiative and guidance.

Supporters.  A boat hook and wooden lifeboat oar were the traditional tools used by the U.S. Life-Saving Service members.

Motto. The motto, “COURAGE’ “DETERMINATION” “HONOR,” characterizes the dedication and professionalism of the organization to fulfilling the lifesaving needs of the military and civilians around the world while paying tribute to the legacy of William Chadwick and his crew.”  The blue and white colors of the scroll imply dominion over both surf and sea.

Seal.  The coat of arms as blazoned in full color on a circular white background, enclosed by a dark blue border edged on the outside with a gold rope, inscribed “USCGC WILLIAM CHADWICK” above and “WPC 1150” below, all gold_­.