DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY THE INSTITUTE OF HERALDRY 9325 GUNSTON ROAD, ROOM S113 FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA 22060-5579 AAMH-IHS 9 November 2018 MEMORANDUM FOR Assistant Secretary of State, International Security and Nonproliferation, ATTN: Timothy S. Morrell, 510 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20006 SUBJECT: Seal for the Office of International Security and Nonproliferation, U.S. Department of State 1. A distinctive seal is authorized effective 9 November 2018, for the Office of International Security and Nonproliferation. In accordance with this action the following items are furnished: a. One color print of the Office of International Security and Nonproliferation Seal with the description and symbolism b. One 8 ½ x 11 Color Drawing c. One 8 ½ x 11 Black & White Line Drawing d. One Color Reference Guide e. Digital Imagery in high and normal resolution 2. Thank you for selecting the Institute of Heraldry to support your requirements. If there is any way we may be of further assistance, please contact Mr. Keith Garrison at (571) 515-0324 or keith.a.garrison6.civ@mail.mil. We look forward to working with you again. Encls CHARLES V. MUGNO Director
THE INSTITUTE OF HERALDRY DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 9325 GUNSTON ROAD, ROOM S113 FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA 22060-5579 INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND NONPROLIFERATION US DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR LOCATION OF COLOR ONLY AND NOT FOR COLOR MATCH VARIATION MAY OCCUR IN COLOR OF DETAILS BETWEEN PLAQUE PRINTING AND PRINTED MATERIALS DUE TO MODELING EFFECTS COLOR REFERENCE GUIDE SEAL ELEMENT YARN CLOTH PMS COBALT BLUE GOLDEN YELLOW 67122 67104 65011 65001 281 116 - SHIELD STRIPE EAGLE FEATHERS & WOOD EAGLE CLAW TALONS METAL ARROW FLETCHING CROSSBOW STRING ULTRAMARINE BLUE BROWN GOLDEN YELLOW BLACK STEEL SCARLET BUFF 67118 67136 67104 67138 67199 67111 67135 65010 65016 65001 65018 80141 65006 65015 REFLEX BLUE 161 116 K 430 200 465 CREST TORSE - ALTERNATING 1ST COLOR ALTERNATING 2ND COLOR GLOBE LANDMASS WREATH ULTRAMARINE BLUE ULTRAMARINE BLUE EMERALD GREEN 67118 67118 67128 67129 65010 65010 80063 65007 REFLEX BLUE REFLEX BLUE 369 357 SCARLET 67111 65006 200 - DESIGNATION BAND EDGES AROUND BAND LETTERS ON BAND BACKGROUND MOTTO SCROLL LETTERS COLOR *PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM OR EQUIVALENT APPROVED MUGNO.CHARLES.V.10 MUGNO.CHARLE 20723374 S.V.1020723374 2018.11.09 10:58:40-05'00' CHARLES V. MUGNO DIRECTOR 08 NOVEMBER 2018 - AWW
DEPARTMENT OF STATE - BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND NONPROLIFERATION SEAL BLAZON Shield: Azure, a bend sinister Argent, overall issuant from dexter chief a demi eagle s claw bendwise, clutching a crossbow and breaking a crossbow bolt bendwise sinister, all Proper. Crest: From a wreath Argent and Azure, a globe entoured by a laurel wreath Proper. Motto: A scroll Gules inscribed AD MINAS ARCENDAS Argent. SYMBOLISM Shield: The crossbow, initially an ancient technological leap in weaponry, personifies weapons of mass destruction, advanced conventional weapons, and delivery systems. The crossbow is aligned with the sinister bend to allude to the nefarious intentions of those who wish to develop, acquire, and use these weapons and systems. The bolt is broken by the eagle s claw to signify the bureau s mission to avert disaster and roll back proliferation where it has taken root. Crest: The laurel wreath encircling the globe symbolizes striving for worldwide peace through the implementation of international treaties and arrangements to reduce and eliminate threats posed by WMD and advanced conventional weapons, as well as shaping the international security environment by promoting regional security and deterrence initiatives such as sanctions and diplomatic outreach. Motto: The motto AD MINAS ARCENDAS which translates to TO PREVENT, HINDER, AND PROTECT FROM THREATS encapsulates the mission of the bureau by preventing the spread of powerful weapons and removing the capability where possible
DEPARTMENT OF STATE - BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND NONPROLIFERATION through strategic stability dialogues and counter-threat programming to reduce proliferation risks. Seal: The coat of arms as blazoned in full color on a white disk, enclosed by a dark blue designation band, edged in gold, inscribed INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND NONPROLIFERATION above and DEPARTMENT OF STATE below between two stars, all white. Background: Approved 9 November 2018 2