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Title: 1/25/1839: Lone Star heraldry
Post by: Craig Tx on January 25, 2026, 09:52:18 AM
On this day in 1839, the Republic of Texas Congress adopted the Texas coat of arms -- a white star of five points on an azure ground encircled by olive and live oak branches.

The national seal bore these arms encircled by the words Republic of Texas. In 1845 the designation was altered from Republic to State.
Title: Re: 1/25/1839: Lone Star heraldry
Post by: No Powder on January 25, 2026, 11:04:32 AM
Craig you're a walking encyclopedia. Good stuff buddy.
Title: Re: 1/25/1839: Lone Star heraldry
Post by: Craig Tx on January 26, 2026, 09:38:23 AM
Actually, I have a good source.  All these are excerpts from the Texas State Historical Association's Today in Texas History.  I just cut and paste...  ;-)
Title: Re: 1/25/1839: Lone Star heraldry
Post by: Salty on January 26, 2026, 04:00:58 PM
Much appreciate reading it here