Coat of arms of Rhode Island
Official emblem of Rhode Island
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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.
| Coat of arms of the State of Rhode Island | |
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.jpg) Historical coat of arms (1876) | |
| Armiger | State of Rhode Island |
| Adopted | 1 February 1882. |
| Crest | None |
| Torse | None |
| Shield | Azure, an Anchor Or |
| Supporters | None |
| Compartment | None |
| Motto | Hope |
| Order | None |
Other elements | None |
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.
Flag of the governor of Rhode Island
Seal of the governor
Seal of the lieutenant governor
