The image below is an artist’s rendition of a proposed Coat of Arms for the City of Schertz. This was created by an artist affiliated with the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee. The Committee endorses the product for ceremonial use only as set forth by City Council. The significance of each element of the Coat of Arms is explained below.
THE SHIELD:

The shield contains four symbolic emblems.

The star and wreath are symbolic of the then Republic of Texas to which European immigrants were attracted to during the great European migration period of the mid-19th century. This migration spurred the founding of the town that became Schertz, Texas.

Moving clockwise, the bison represents the wildness of the land and the sustenance provided the land’s Indian populations during the early years of settler arrival to the Cibolo (Indian word for buffalo) Valley.

The ship is a replica of the type of sailing ship that carried European settlers to the Republic of Texas between 1843 and 1860, the time frame of Schertz family arrivals.

The wagon wheel represents settler movement from Coastal Texas to South Central Texas aboard ox driven carts and also represents the wheels of crude farming equipment with which settlers converted the Cibolo Valley wilderness into a productive farming area.

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Proposed City of Schertz Coat of Arms

Proposed City of Schertz Coat of Arms
THE LOCOMOTIVE SUPPORT:

The early steam locomotive represents one of the most important economic and social occurrences in the life of Schertz, as it represented new transportation means for crop and passenger transport. Its arrival meant survival for some communities and the end of others not on the railroad line.
PILOT AND SETTLER FARMER SUPPORTS:

The pioneer settlers brought with them crude tools with which each of them stuck forth to tame the rugged land and convert it to useable farm acreage. The settler farmer support symbol represents the contribution of the Schertz ancestors that sacrificed so much to produce what today is Schertz, Texas. The pilot image is representative of the role that Randolph Air Force Base has played in the history of Schertz, Texas. It was Schertz farmers who sold portions of the land on which to build the base and the outcome has brought economic prosperity to Schertz and contributed immeasurably to the welfare and security of our Country. The two supports represent proud legacy for our community that needs to be acknowledged.

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* 1. Do you like the proposed Coat of Arms?

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* 2. Are there any additional elements that need to be added?

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* 3. Are there any proposed elements that should be eliminated?

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* 4. Do you have any suggestions for changes to the proposed Coat of Arms?

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