The 1843 seal of Harvard University displays

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The 1843 seal of Harvard University displays the inscription ‘Academiae Harvardiare Nov Ang Sigillum’ within the outer frame. Inside, a shield is depicted with a pointed lower tip, adorned with three books – two at the top and one at the bottom.

Each book represents a syllable of the motto ‘veritas,’ which means ‘truth.’ Encircling cameroon telegram shield is the inscription ‘Christo et ecclesiae,’ written in capital letters. Notably, the seal’s history can be traced back to its original design in 1836 by President Quincy, who discovered its sketch in the archives. In 1843, the governing body voted to adopt this seal as the university’s official document signature.


The Harvard Shield was officially introduced on September 8, 1836, during the Bicentennial celebration. It all began with a white banner displaying the shield placed above a large tent in the Yard. Interestingly, the shield’s history dates back much further, as President Josiah Quincy discovered an old sketch of it in the College Archives, where it had been forgotten for many years.

As part of the famous university logos, the Harvard shield bearing the books became integral to the university’s official brand, featuring the seal alongside a two-level nameplate positioned to the right. Occasionally, this crest is encircled by an ornamental wreath, with the university’s name displayed on a ribbon below the wreath.