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The crest, a single star, represents Maine as a state, alluding to the stars in the crest of the U.S. coat of arms a representing the collection of states. The North Star (Polaris, Alpha ursae minoris) is specified as appropriate for what was at the time the northernmost state. The motto, "Dirigo," which translates as "I direct" or "I guide" refers to the role of the North Star as the mariner's guide, implying a similar role for the state within the Union. | The crest, a single star, represents Maine as a state, alluding to the stars in the crest of the U.S. coat of arms a representing the collection of states. The North Star (Polaris, Alpha ursae minoris) is specified as appropriate for what was at the time the northernmost state. The motto, "Dirigo," which translates as "I direct" or "I guide" refers to the role of the North Star as the mariner's guide, implying a similar role for the state within the Union. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:maine2.jpg|center]] <br/>19<sup>th</sup> century image without the sea in the front | |||
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The supporters symbolize agriculture (dexter) and commerce and fisheries (sinister). | The supporters symbolize agriculture (dexter) and commerce and fisheries (sinister). | ||
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|align="center"|[[File: | |align="center"|[[File:us-c-ma.jpg|center]] <br/>The arms on a memorial coin (source:eBay) | ||
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