Coat of arms of Pennsylvania
The coat of arms of Pennsylvania is an official emblem of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, alongside the seal and state flag, and was adopted in 1778.
| Coat of arms of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|
| Versions | |
Historical coat of arms (illustrated, 1876) | |
The coat of arms is often used in the form of a "seal" | |
The coat of arms as it appears on the obverse of the Great Seal. | |
| Armiger | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
| Adopted | 1778 |
| Crest | Bald eagle |
| Torse | Gold and White |
| Shield | Tierced per fess azure, Or, and vert; in chief a ship at sea proper; in fess a plough proper; in base three sheaves of wheat proper |
| Supporters | Horses |
| Motto | Virtue, Liberty, and Independence |
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