USS Taconic AGC-17 in an early photo when there was a 5" gun on the stern
 

USS Taconic AGC-17 (LCC-17) after installation of a helo deck on the stern (2 views)

Ship's plaque
The mountains are the Taconic Mountains
The two blue stars stand for the 2 Star Admiral
The two red stars stand for the 2 Star Marine General
The fourth section contains bolts of lightning
The inscription is "Vox Imperatoris" which means Voice of Command