Coat of arms of Rhode Island

See also: Seal of Rhode Island

The coat of arms of Rhode Island is an official emblem of the state, 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
Versions
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(s)	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

See also

• Coats of arms of the U.S. states