The coat of arms of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
consists of a blue shield with an Indian on it. On the Massachusetts state flag, the
Indian is dressed in a shirt, leggings, and moccasins. He holds a gold bow in one hand
and a gold arrow in the other hand. The point of the arrow is pointed down. In the upper
right hand corner of the shield is a silver five-pointed star. On the Massachusetts
State Flag, located above the shield on a gold wreath is a right arm, bent at the elbow
and grasping a gold broadsword. The motto of the commonwealth is printed on the blue
ribbon partially surrounding the blue shield. The shield of blue on the state flag
represents the Blue Hills of Canton and Milton, MA. The Indian depicted on the shield,
Massachuset, is shown carrying the arrow with its tip down to indicate a friendly
demeanor. The Silver Star on the Massachusetts State Flag is designated as white for the
flag and represents Massachusetts as one of the thirteen colonies.
