Coat of ArmsSymbols of families, states, organizations

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

Dog (See also Talbot)

Courage, vigilance, and loyalty

Dove Loving constancy and peace; the Holy Spirit; with an olive branch in its bill, it

signifies a harbinger of good tidings

Compass Direction

Clouds Mystery, obscured truth