Coat of arms of Pennsylvania - Pint Glass 16oz

The Coat of Arms of Pennsylvania is the official heraldic symbol representing the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Adopted on March 28, 1790, it features a shield divided into four quarters. The first quarter showcases three mullets (five-pointed stars) arranged in an inverted "Y", signifying the original counties of Philadelphia, Bucks, and Chester. The second quarter exhibits three plows over a barbed fess (horizontal band), symbolizing agriculture. The third quarter displays a lion rampant, representing the courage and valor of its inhabitants. Lastly, the fourth quarter presents a ship sailing on water waves, signifying the maritime industry and the original colonization by William Penn. Above the shield is a helmet adorned with a lion crest, which rests upon an open book bearing the state motto "Virtue, Liberty, and Independence". The Coat of Arms of Pennsylvania represents the history, values, and industries that define this American state.