Created out the words Semper Paratus & Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty
The one of a kind character of NYC is not the product of a single neighborhood or area. Just like a great meal is a combination of different ingredients to create one final amazing dish, Manhattan is unique from everywhere else on the planet because of all its neighborhoods combined. The people, the food, the culture etc.. each neighbor has its own personality and all together they make up the great Island of Manhattan. This “big apple” design is created out of the great neighborhoods of Manhattan.
In much appreciation and repect we created the Coast Guard seal out of the motto of Semper Paratus (which means “always ready” in Latin) along with the Coast Guard’s core values of Honor, Respect and Devotion to Duty. A great gift for all veterans, active duty and future members of the Coast Guard!