Seal

The Oregon State Seal was designed by Harvey Gordon in 1857. It consists of a shield (escutcheon) encircled by 33 stars symbolizing Oregon was the 33rd state admitted to the Union. Above the ribbon with the word "Union" are the mountains and forests of...

The Pennsylvania State Seal consists of a crest containing a full sail ship (symbolizing commerce globally), a plow (symbolizing the State's rich natural resources), and three sheaves of wheat (symbolizing fertile fields and the State's wealth of human...

The Puerto Rico Seal consists of a lamb at the center of the green background which represents peace and confraternity. Above the lamb is the rack of arrows symbolizing creative force. The letters F and I stand for Fernando and Isabel, the names of the...

The Rhode Island State Seal features a marine anchor as its central image below the word "HOPE". 1636 was the year Rhode Island used the anchor as a symbol since it is founded.

The South Carolina State Seal was adopted in 1776. It features two elliptical areas. On the left oval is a palmetto tree springs from a fallen oak tree symbolizing the British ships that South Carolina patriots defeated at Sullivan's Island in 1776. The...

The South Dakota State Flag features a smelting furnace and other features of mining work. In the right foreground, a farmer at his plow. n the left background, is a range of hills. n the right background, a herd of cattle, and a field of corn. Between...

The Tennessee State Seal consists of the plow, sheaf of wheat, and cotton stalk symbolizing the state's rich agricultural roots. The riverboat signifies the importance of river traffic to commerce within the state. The words, "COMMERCE" and "AGRICULTURE"...

The Texas State Seal was adopted through the 1845 Texas Constitution. It features the famous five-pointed Lone Star which represents Texas, encircled by an olive and live oak branch, and the words "The State of Texas".

The United States Virgin Islands Seal consists of a Yellow Breast bird perched on a stem of Yellow Cedar flower with three flowers in bloom, fruits, and leaves symbolizing the three major islands (Saint Croix, Saint John, and Saint Thomas). The St...

The Utah State great seal was adopted in April 1896 and consists of bald eagle, sego lily, beehive, the years 1847 and 1896, and the motto, "Industry".The bald eagle (national bird) symbolizes protection during war and peace.The sego lily (state flower)...

The Vermont State Seal features a very tall pine tree rising amidst numerous green trees, it has 14 branches symbolizing Vermont as the 14th State to join the Union. The cow and sheaves signify agriculture. The waves at the top and bottom signify the sky...

The Virginia State seal consists of the goddess "Virtus" holding a long spear and a sword, underneath the foot of Virtus is Tyranny, a golden crown, broken chain and a whip held by Tyranny, and the motto, "Sic Semper Turannis".The seal is a symbol of...

The Washington State seal consists of a portrait of George Washington as the state seal. It was first adopted in 1889 and is the only U.S state flag with the image of an American President.

The West Virginia State seal was adopted in September 1863. It consists of a farmer, a miner, hunting rifles, a "Cap of Liberty", and the Latin phrase which means "Mountaineers are Always Free".The farmer and miner symbolize the agriculture and industry...

The Wisconsin State Seal consists of a badger, a shield with a plow, pick and shovel, an arm with a hammer, and an anchor. In the center of the shield is the coat of arms of the United States. Holding the coat of arms is a sailor and a yeoman. At the...

The Wyoming State Seal was adopted in 1893 and revised in 1921. It features the dates 1869 which commemorates the organization of the Territorial government and 1890 which is the year Wyoming was admitted to the Union. The Liberty-style figure in the...