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Revere Coat-of-Arms Engraving

Paul Revere (engraving); Elbridge Henry Goss (book) · engraved by Revere; reproduced 1891

An engraving of the Revere family coat-of-arms made by Paul Revere from the ancestral seal, reproduced in an 1891 genealogy book.

Revere engraved this coat-of-arms himself from his family's seal, showing his engraving skill and family pride.

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Engraved black-and-white coat-of-arms of the Revere family: a lion holding a shield with a bird perched on a nest in the upper panel, diagonal band with three fleurs-de-lis, horizontal bars, a motto ring reading 'PUGNA PRO PATRIA', and the signature 'Revere' below.
Paul Revere (engraver), Revere Coat-of-Arms, reproduced in Elbridge Henry Goss, 1891.

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What it is

This is an engraving of the Revere family coat-of-arms, made by Paul Revere himself from the family's ancestral seal. It was later reproduced in an 1891 genealogy book written by Elbridge Henry Goss.

Why it matters

Engraving was one of Revere's many silversmithing skills, used for both decorative objects and prints. This coat-of-arms shows his connection to his family's heritage and his craft of engraving, skills that also helped him make the famous political prints he is remembered for. The motto reads

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