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The coat of arms features a shield with a tall pine tree, a cow, and sheaves of wheat, set against mountains. A buck’s head serves as the crest. Two pine branches cross below. The motto “Freedom and Unity” appears on a banner. The name “Vermont” is inscribed above.
| State | Vermont (14th state, admitted 4 March 1791) |
|---|---|
| State seal | Pine tree, cow, wheat sheaves, mountains, Freedom and Unity motto |
| Seal adopted | 1779 |
| State flag | Blue field with coat of arms: shield with pine tree and cow, buck head crest, pine branches |
| Flag adopted | 1923 |
| Motto | Freedom and Unity |
| Capital | Montpelier |
| Nickname | The Green Mountain State |
| State flower | Red clover (Trifolium pratense) |
Great Seal of Vermont — Since 1779
The coat of arms features a shield with a tall pine tree, a cow, and sheaves of wheat, set against mountains. A buck’s head serves as the crest. Two pine branches cross below. The motto “Freedom and Unity” appears on a banner. The name “Vermont” is inscribed above.
Flag of Vermont — Adopted 1923
A blue field bears the state coat of arms at center. Adopted 1923, replacing earlier designs including a version with “Vermont” in gold.
Pine tree, cow, wheat sheaves, mountains, Freedom and Unity motto. Adopted 1779.
Freedom and Unity.
Blue field with coat of arms: shield with pine tree and cow, buck head crest, pine branches. Adopted 1923.
Last reviewed by the Emblema Mundi editorial team on 2026-06-28.