1III. DuSimitière’s Proposal, 20 August 1776 (Jefferson Papers)
THE COAT OF ARMS OF THE STATES OF AMERICA The Shield has Six quarters parti one, coupé two; to the first it bears or, a rose ennamelled Gules and argent, for England; to the Second, argent a thistle proper, for Scotland; to the third vert, a harp or, for Ireland; to the fourth azure, a flower de luce or for France; to the fifth or the Imperial Eagle Sable, for Germany; and to the Sixth or, the...