Sunday, November 7, 2010

The Seal of San Diego - Symbolism

 

  • The pillars of Hercules are used as supporters to recall the ancient territorial jurisdiction of Spain.
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  • The winged wheel represents manufacturing and transportation.
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  • The two connected dolphins symbolize the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, inseparably united by the Panama Canal.
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  • The motto, "Semper Vigilans," means "ever vigilant."
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  • The orange tree represents agriculture
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  • The Spanish caravel represents the exploration and settlement by the Spanish.
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  • The blue wavy band below it represents the city's position on the sea.
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  • The mission or carmelite belfry suggests early settlement by the mission fathers 
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