Connecticut State Coat of Arms - Official Symbol and Meaning #65385 (License: Personal Use)

The Connecticut coat of arms features a white shield adorned with three grapevines bearing purple grapes and green leaves, representing the three original settlements-Hartford, Wethersfield, and Windsor. Above the shield is a sprig of laurel, and below, a ribbon bears the Latin motto “Qui Transtulit Sustinet,” meaning “He who transplanted still sustains.” The design is set against a solid azure blue background, reflecting the state flag’s official colors.

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