Shield.  Argent (Silver), in chief between in dexter a quill Sable nib Or and in sinister an olive branch leaved and fructed Proper, an escutcheon blazoned: Paly of thirteen Argent and Gules a chief Azure being four mullets fesswise of the first, all within a diminished bordure Or; overall a sword palewise point to chief of the third; all within a diminished bordure Or.

Crest.  From a wreath of the colors Argent and Sable, a stylized Greek temple with a stair base, two columns, and a pediment bearing a sun all of the first, between the columns a stylized cauldron Or enflamed Proper.

Supporters. Behind the shield, four swords in saltire with points to base Or, two and two.

Shield.  The pentagon-shaped shield represents the five military branches that protect the nation: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force.  Within the shield is an escutcheon adapted from the identification badge for the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  The Joint History and Research Office provides historical support directly to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the four stars represent this position as the highest-ranking military officer.  Overall, a bronze sword stands upright and ready to defend.  The feathered quill refers to the organization’s mission, to create the record of the activities of the Office of the Chairman and the Joint Staff, and to capture and document Joint operations conducted by the armed forces of the United States.  The olive branch is a national symbol of peace and unity.  It further suggests support to leadership and the interests and integration of the history programs of the 11 combatant commands, including sub-unified commands and those uniformed historians of the active and reserve components assigned to the Joint history programs.

Crest. The wreath adopts the first-named metal and color from the shield and blazon—white and black.  The Greek temple alludes to the architectural style in Washington, D.C. and pays tribute to the birthplace of Democracy.  The flame of knowledge symbolizes learning and enlightenment.

Supporters.  The swords are adapted from the Joint Chiefs of Staff badge.

Seal.  The coat of arms as blazoned in full color on a light blue disc, within a white designation band edged with a red border and bearing the inscription “JOINT HISTORY & RESEARCH OFFICE” along the top and “JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF” along the bottom in blue; in between and on each side a small red disc.