The coat of arms of the state shall consist of the following device: a circular shield; in the right foreground of the shield a full sheaf of wheat bound and standing erect; in the left foreground, a cluster of seventeen arrows bound in the center and resembling in form the sheaf of wheat; in the background, a representation of Mount Logan, Ross county, as viewed from Adena state memorial; over the mount, a rising sun three-quarters exposed and radiating thirteen rays to represent the thirteen original colonies shining over the first state in the northwest territory, the exterior extremities of which rays form a semicircle; and uniting the background and foreground, a representation of the Scioto river and cultivated fields.The coat of arms of the state shall correspond substantially with the following design:When the coat of arms of the state is reproduced in color, the colors used shall be substantially the same as the natural color of the terrain and objects shown.
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COLORS Even the colors can have special meaning in a "family crest" or coat of arms:
Gold (Or) Generosity and elevation of the mind
Silver or White (Argent)
Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules) Warrior or martyr; Military strength and magnanimity
Blue (Azure) Truth and loyalty
Green (Vert) Hope, joy, and loyalty in love
Black (Sable) Constancy or grief
Purple (Purpure) Royal majesty, sovereignty, and justice
Orange (Tawny or Tenne)
Worthy ambition
Maroon (Sanguine or Murray)
Patient in battle, and yet victorious
FURS The mere fact that a shield or crest contains furs suggests a mark of dignity. Usually the fur coat of the weasel is represented.
Ermine White with black spots.
Erminois Gold with black spots.
Ermines Black with white spots.
Pean Black with gold spots.
Vair Blue and white bell-shaped objects.
Heraldic Lines and Ordinaries:
Nebuly Line Clouds or air
Wavy Line Sea or water
Engrailed Line Earth or land
Invected Line Earth or land
Indented Line Fire
Dancette Line Water
Raguly Line Difficulties that have been encountered
Embattled Line Walls of a fortress or town (also, fire)
Wren Freedom
Wyvern (Dragon with only
two legs and armed tail)
Valour and protection
Wreath of laurel leaves (and berries)
Triumph
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Wings (See also "Vol")
Swiftness and protection
Wheel Fortune; cycle of life
Wheat Garb or Sheaf
The harvest of one's hopes has been secured
Wheat-Ear Faithful
Walnut Leaves Hope and joy
Vol (Set of Wings) Swiftness and protection
Vine Strong and lasting friendship
Unicorn Extreme courage; virtue and strength
Tortoise Invulnerability to attack
Torch Life; zealousness; engaging in signal service; truth and
intelligence
Talbot (hunting dog) (See also Dog)
Courage, vigilance, and loyalty
Tabor (snare drum) Festivity and rejoicing; dangerous if aroused
Table Hospitality
Swan Poetic harmony and learning, or lover thereof; light, love, grace, sincerity,
perfection
Swallow One who is prompt and ready in doing business;
also bringer of good news
Sun Glory and splendour; fountain of life
Star (estoile or mullet)
Celestial goodness; noble person; Excellence
Stag(Also Reindeer)
One who will not fight unless provoked; peace
and harmony
Serpent/Snake Wisdom
Sceptre The emblem of justice
Scales Justice
Quatrefoil (Primrose) Brings good tidings
Peacock Feather Beauty, power, and knowledge
Parchment/Scroll/Diploma
Possible reference to academic or scholarly
achievement
Oak Tree/Bush with Acorns
Continuous growth and fertility
Lion, heraldic Bravery, strength, ferocity, and valour
Lightning Bolt Swiftness and power
Elephant Great strength, wit, longevity, happiness,
royalty, good luck, and ambition
Chess Rook Strategic thinking