US Naval Academy Coat of Arms - Annapolis, MD
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The seal of the US Naval Academy was designed by academy graduate Park Benjamin, Jr.
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Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 04/24/2011
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The seal of the US Naval Academy was designed by Academy graduate Park Benjamin, Jr. and it was adopted by the Navy in 1898.
The Academy's motto is Ex Scientia Tridens, which means "Through Knowledge, Sea Power."
Bearer of Coat of Arms: University / College
Full name of the bearer: United States Naval Academy
Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?: This Coat of Arms is seen at the entrance to the US Naval Academy
Material / Design: Cast metal
Blazon (heraldic description): The seal or coat-of-arms of the Naval Academy has for its crest a hand grasping a trident, below which is a shield bearing an ancient galley coming into action, bows on, and below that an open book, indicative of education, and finally bears the motto, 'Ex Scientia Tridens' (From knowledge, sea power).
Address: U.S. Naval Academy
121 Blake Road
Annapolis, MD 21402
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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