A Symbol of the Mess

Navy Officer sword

Commissioning

resilience

an ROTC or OTS commissioning

U.S. Coast Guard Chief Cutlass Display | Personalized CPO Pinning & Retirement Gift Officer Sword Display A Symbol of the MessA Symbol of the Mess. The Anchor of the Service. Becoming a Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer is a defining career achievement. It signifies entry into a select group of deckplate leaders, the trusted experts who embody the motto "Semper Paratus." The Chief's Cutlass is the emblem of this responsibility and heritage. Our handcrafted display provides the distinguished, wall mounted tribute this powerful symbol deserves. It transforms their CPO Cutlass