The mark consists of two (2) crisscrossed canons (forming an "X") in the interior. Above the crisscrossed canons appear nine (9) cannon balls, which are mostly solid, with the exception of a small portion of each ball intended to give the perception of depth and the three dimensional nature of the cannon balls. Across the two (2) crisscrossed cannons appears a banner which is outlined with two separate lines. Written on the banner, in all capital letters, is the word "PALMETTO". Below the first banner is a second banner, which appears below and between the two (2) crisscrossed cannons which is also outlined. Written on the banner, in capital letters, are the words "STATE ARMORY". Finally, below the second banner and the canons appears a third banner, which curls upwards on both ends. Written on the third banner is the following phrase, written in capital letters: "DESPERTA FERRO! AWAKE THE IRON!" An exclamation point appears after both "desperta ferro" and "awake the iron".