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Wisconsin State Coat of Arms
Coat of Arms
Finalized in 1881
State Coat of Arms: Finalized in
1881, the Coat of Arms contains symbols that represent the
diversity, wealth and abundance
of resources in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin's state flag includes the Coat of Arms which represents many of our valued natural resources and the contributions of early pioneers to the state's development.
Starting at the top of a shield on a dark blue field is the state motto "Forward". Below it is the badger, which is the state animal, and sits above the shield. It represents the name given to the lead miners. A sailor and miner show that the people work on water and land. The shield in the center shows Wisconsin's support for the United States. In four sections surrounding the shield are representations of the states main industries: Agriculture, mining, manufacturing and navigation. The cornucopia and pile of lead represent farm products and minerals. The flag law was amended in 1979 to include the name of the state and the date of statehood.
Official description from the WISCONSIN STATUTES
Chapter 1
Sovereignty and Jurisdiction of the State
1.07 State coat of arms. The coat of arms of the state of Wisconsin is declared to be as follows:
ARMS.—Or, quartered, the quarters bearing respectively a plow, a crossed shovel and pick, an arm and held hammer, and an anchor, all proper; the base of shield resting upon a horn of plenty and pyramid of pig lead, all proper; over all, on fesse point, the arms and motto of the United States, namely: Arms, palewise of 13 pieces argent and gules; a chief azure; motto (on garter surrounding inescutcheon), "E pluribus unum". CREST.—A badger, passant, proper. SUPPORTERS.—Dexter, a sailor holding a coil of rope, proper; sinister, a yeoman resting on a pick, proper. MOTTO.—Over crest, "Forward". History: 1975 c. 41. NOTE:
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50 State Resource Guide
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