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The background behind the shield represents vegetation of the island, while the Lamb of God and the cross flag are symbols of the patron saint of the island - St. John the Baptist
Puerto Rico's coat of arms was adopted on June 3, 1976. The green background of the shield represents the vegetation of the island, and the Lamb of God and cross flag are associated with the patron saint of the island - St. John the Baptist. The book the lamb rests upon is symbolic of the Book of Revelations..