Colorado State Seal Patch

The Colorado State Seal was adopted in November 1861 by the First Territorial Assembly. It consists of "the eye of Providence" at the top of the seal symbolizing the Masonic origin, below it is a Roman fasces that signifies a republican form of government. The ax symbolizes authority and leadership and the rods bound together are for strength. The top section of the emblem shield includes 3 Colorado's snow-capped mountains on red background with clouds above it. The lower section of the shield includes a pick and sledgehammer.