What is the origin of the Cadillac logo?

Question

its a great logo but where did it come from?

Answer 1

The original Cadillac logo is based on a family crest. Antoine de La Mothe, Sieyr de Cadillac who founded the company, though many believe the crest is a fake, created for the purposes of the company's logo. The symbol of the wreath surrounding the crest is uncertain but the original wreath design was a bouquet of tulipped leaves.

Answer 2

It's the crest of the Cadillac family that were the first to settle in Detroit.

Detroit was founded in 1701 by the Frenchman Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac.