US Navy Crest Patch
United States Navy — Official Crest Design
The United States Navy crest embodies the traditions, heritage, and fighting spirit of America's naval service, established on 13 October 1775 when the Continental Congress authorized the first two armed vessels of the fledgling Republic. The Navy's official seal and crest have evolved over the centuries, with the current design featuring elements that represent the service's core missions: an eagle symbolizing national sovereignty, an anchor representing naval tradition, and maritime elements reflecting the Navy's dominion over the world's oceans.
The Navy's combat heritage spans from the earliest days of the Republic through every major American conflict. During the War of 1812, USS Constitution earned the nickname "Old Ironsides" for withstanding British cannon fire. In the Civil War, the Navy's blockade of Confederate ports helped secure Union victory. The World War II Navy grew to over 6,700 ships and 3.4 million personnel, fighting from the Atlantic to the Pacific in campaigns that changed the course of history. The modern Navy continues to project American power globally with carrier strike groups, submarine forces, and naval aviation assets operating on and under every ocean.
Today, with over 290 deployable battle force ships, 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, 72 submarines, and approximately 346,000 active-duty Sailors, the United States Navy remains the world's premier maritime fighting force. Its motto, "Non Sibi Sed Patriae" — Not for Self, but for Country — captures 250 years of selfless service to the nation.
Perfect For: Active-duty Sailors, Navy veterans, naval officers and enlisted personnel, Navy family members, ROTC midshipmen, Naval Academy graduates, and supporters of American sea power.
The crest of the United States Navy — 250 years of defending freedom on the high seas, from wooden sailing ships to nuclear-powered supercarriers.
