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Coat of arms of Paris

The coat of arms of the city of 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.... Wikipedia
Adopted: 1358
Motto: Fluctuat nec mergitur (She is tossed by the waves, but does not sink)
Shield: Gules, on waves of the sea in base a ship in full sail Argent, a chief Azure semé-de-lis Or