| Coat of arms of Paris | |
|---|---|
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| Versions | |
 Escutcheon-only | |
| Armiger | City of Paris |
| Adopted | 1358 |
| Shield | Gules, on waves of the sea in base a ship in full sail Argent, a chief Azure semé-de-lis Or |
| Motto | Fluctuat nec mergitur (She is tossed by the waves, but does not sink) |
| Order(s) | Legion of Honor Order of Liberation Croix de Guerre |
| Other elements | Above the shield a mural crown Or |
The coat of arms of Paris, or simply the Blazon of Paris (Blason de Paris), shows a silver sailing ship on waves of the sea in a red field, with a chief showing the Royal emblem of gold-on-blue fleur-de-lis. Originally introduced in the 14th century, its current form dates to 1853. The city motto is Fluctuat nec mergitur ("[She] is tossed [by the waves], but does not sink"). The traditional colors of the city of Paris are red and blue.