Coat of Arms of Rhode Island
- Coat of Arms of Rhode Island
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| Coat of Arms of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations |
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| Versions |
Early rendering from 1882 |
| Details |
| Armiger |
State of Rhode Island |
| Adopted |
1 February 1882. |
| Motto |
Hope |
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.
The Arms are described legally as "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.
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Flag of the Governor of Rhode Island
See also
References
External links
Categories:
- Rhode Island stubs
- Symbols of Rhode Island
- United States state coats of arms
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