Heraldic description Coat of arms of Texas
a $3 bill of republic of texas featuring shield , star of national coat of arms. the new coat of arms of republic described “a white star of 5 points on azure ground encircled olive , live oak branches.” however, 2 elements of arms can considered being open interpretation. “azure ground” has been variously interpreted either traditional heraldic shield or, more commonly, circular background. placement of olive , live oak branches not specified, either. though commonly depicted charges along star on azure background, interpreted belonging outside of shield supporting elements.