Each state in the United States of America is unique. The people and legislature of Connecticut have selected the following state symbols to represent their state's individual environment and culture.
![[Image of The Connecticut State Seal]](/media/graphics/state-seals/connecticut-seal.png)
After the conclusion of the Revolutionary War, the inscription on the colonial seal was no longer appropriate. Therefore, in May of 1784 the General Assembly directed the Secretary to alter the inscription to read "SIGILL. REIP. CONNECTICUTENSIS." However, when a new version of the seal was prepared, the inscription contained the words spelled out SIGILLUM REIPUBLICAE CONNECTICUTENSIS (Seal of the State of Connecticut).
There has been no subsequent alteration to the official state seal.
![[Image of The Connecticut State Flag]](/media/graphics/state-flags/connecticut-flag.png)
On a field of azure blue is an ornamental white shield with three grapevines, each bearing three bunches of purple grapes. The vines stand for the first settlements of English people who began to move from Massachusetts in the 1630's. These settlements were thought of as grapevines that had been transplanted.
The state motto "He who transplanted sustains us" is displayed on a white ribbon.
