Coat_of_arms_of_Rhode_Island

Coat of arms of Rhode Island

Coat of arms of Rhode Island

Official emblem of Rhode Island

See also: Seal of Rhode Island

The coat of arms of Rhode Island is an official emblem of the state,[1] alongside the seal and state flag. The blazon (description) was officially adopted by the General Assembly in 1881, to be effective 1 February 1882.

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The arms are described legally thus: "The arms of the state are a golden anchor on a blue field, and the motto thereof is the word 'Hope'".

Use

Besides being used by itself, the coat of arms of Rhode Island is used on the standard (flag) of the governor of Rhode Island, and many governmental seals of the state.

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "State Symbols". RI.gov. Rhode Island Government. Retrieved July 24, 2011.


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