1.07 State coat of arms. The coat of arms of the state of Wisconsin is declared to be as follows:
Arms.—Or, quartered, the quarters bearing respectively a plow, a crossed shovel and pick, an arm and held hammer, and an anchor, all proper; the base of shield resting upon a horn of plenty and pyramid of pig lead, all proper; over all, on fesse point, the arms and motto of the United States, namely: Arms, palewise of 13 pieces argent and gules; a chief azure; motto (on garter surrounding inescutcheon), “E pluribus unum".
Crest.—A badger, passant, proper.
Supporters.—Dexter, a sailor holding a coil of rope, proper; sinister, a yeoman resting on a pick, proper.
Motto.—Over crest, “Forward".
History: 1975 c. 41.
NOTE: An example of the state coat of arms is shown below:
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 1 - Sovereignty and jurisdiction of the state.
1.01 - State sovereignty and jurisdiction.
1.02 - United States sites and buildings.
1.025 - United States jurisdiction in Adams County.
1.026 - Apostle Islands land purchase.
1.03 - Concurrent jurisdiction over United States sites; conveyances.
1.031 - Retrocession of jurisdiction.
1.035 - Wildlife and fish refuge by United States.
1.036 - Bird reservations, acquisition by United States.
1.04 - United States sites exempt from taxation.
1.05 - United States sites for aids to navigation.
1.056 - State conservation areas.
1.06 - Surveys by United States; adjustment of damages.
1.10 - State song, state ballad, state waltz, state dance, and state symbols.
1.11 - Governmental consideration of environmental impact.
1.13 - Land use planning activities.
1.14 - Display of flag at public buildings, structures, and facilities.