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The great seal of Wisconsin features the state coat of arms. The banner above the shield has Wisconsin's state motto: "Forward." Directly below this is a badger (the state animal). Supporting the shield are a sailor and a minor (the two most important industries of the state at the time it was founded).
On the shield itself are displayed:
- a plough to represent the farmers of Wisconsin
- a pick and shovel as a symbol of the coal and iron mining industry
- an arm and hammer to represent artisans and laborers
- an anchor as a symbol for the shipping industry
The center of the shield is 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. The coat of arms also appears on both sides of the Wisconsin state flag.
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