The ship's motto "Daring, Dauntless, Defiant" expresses the courageous sacrifice of De Wert, and serves as an inspiration to the men who man the warship named in his honor. The shield's dark blue and gold are the colors of the Navy. The scarlet cross, edged in gold, represents De Wert's service as a Hospitalman with the U.S. Marine Corps. The anchor and globe are adapted from the Marine Corps emblem, and also symbolize the world-wide mission of the ship. The taeguk superimposed thereon denotes De Wert's service in Korea, where he gave his life. References External links navysite.de: USS De Wert MaritimeQuest USS DeWert (FFG-45) pages 2008 Deployment 1982 ships Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates of the United States Navy Ships built in Bath, Maine