Adopted in 1863. modified 1979 with the addition of the word "WISCONSIN" in white letters above the state coat of arms and the date that Wisconsin was admitted to the union, "1848" in white letters below the state coat of arms. State Coat of Arms: Finalized in 1881. The Coat of Arms contains symbols that represent the diversity, wealth and abundance of resources in Wisconsin. The center of the shield contains the United States shield with the motto E Pluribus Unum. Below the shield are a cornucopia (a symbol for the plenty of the state), bars of lead to represent Wisconsin's mineral wealth, and 13 stars which symbolize the thirteen original states. Above the shield is a badger, and a scroll with the word "FORWARD".