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CREST: The mounted figure of St. George recalls Admiral Burke’s celebrated victory in the Battle of Cape St. George over Japanese naval forces. His mantle bears a gold cross for the Navy Cross awarded to the Admiral. The birth branch on the helmet represents Admiral Burke himself, a reference to his name derived from the Scandinavian patronym Bjorkegren. The red sea dragon symbolizes Japanese naval power assaulted by the forces under Commander Burke’s command. It is gorged with the two gold stars he was awarded for outstanding service. The lance implaling the dragon signifies ordnance on target. The capabilities of the new destroyer , the most powerful and survivable ever built, are signified by the full armor and equipment of the warrior St. George. The Admiral ‘s nickname “31-knot Burke” is recalled by the number 31 on the horse’s harness. | CREST: The mounted figure of St. George recalls Admiral Burke’s celebrated victory in the Battle of Cape St. George over Japanese naval forces. His mantle bears a gold cross for the Navy Cross awarded to the Admiral. The birth branch on the helmet represents Admiral Burke himself, a reference to his name derived from the Scandinavian patronym Bjorkegren. The red sea dragon symbolizes Japanese naval power assaulted by the forces under Commander Burke’s command. It is gorged with the two gold stars he was awarded for outstanding service. The lance implaling the dragon signifies ordnance on target. The capabilities of the new destroyer , the most powerful and survivable ever built, are signified by the full armor and equipment of the warrior St. George. The Admiral ‘s nickname “31-knot Burke” is recalled by the number 31 on the horse’s harness. | ||