Coat of Arms - City of San Diego, CA - Coats of Arms on Waymarking.com

Adopted April 14, 1914, the elements of this design according to Wikimedia (visit link)
represent the following:


The pillars of Hercules are used as supporters to recall the ancient territorial jurisdiction of Spain.
The winged wheel represents manufacturing and transportation.
The two connected dolphins symbolize the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, inseparably united by the Panama Canal.
The motto, "Semper Vigilans," means "ever vigilant."
The orange tree represents agriculture
The Spanish caravel represents the exploration and settlement by the Spanish.
The blue wavy band below it represents the city's position on the sea.
The mission or carmelite belfry suggests early settlement by the mission fathers.
In 1997, a blue bar was added behind the seal and the words "The City of San Diego" included below the seal. This is now the City's official corporate identity.

Bearer of Coat of Arms: Town Full name of the bearer: City of San Diego Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?: This coat of arms is located on the archway welcoming visitors to San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. Material / Design: Combination of materials Blazon (heraldic description): see above Address: 5th and Harbor Dfrive San Diego, CA Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link] Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): Not listed

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