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Coat of arms of Rhode Island
Official emblem of Rhode Island / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
See also: Seal of Rhode Island
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.
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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(s) | None |
Other elements | None |
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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'".