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The sheaf of wheat is taken from the Sussex County seal and signifies the agricultural vitality of the state. The ear of corn was taken from the Kent County seal and symbolizes the agricultural basis of the state's economy. The blue stripe, above the ox, represents the Delaware River, the main stay of the state's commerce and transportation.
Seal: The great seal of the state of Delaware: First adopted in 1777, with the current version being adopted in 2004. It contains the state coat of arms surrounded by the inscription "Great Seal of the State of Delaware" and the dates 1704, 1776 and 1787. 1777 [2] Motto "Liberty and Independence" Derived from the Order of Cincinnati: 1847 ...
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Pages in category "Symbols of Delaware" ... List of Delaware state symbols; A. ... Seal of Delaware; Sillimanite; Strawberry
Adopted on January 17, 1777. The seal was updated in 1793, 1847, and 1907. It was updated again in 2004 to change the dates listed to 1704, 1776 and 1787 (the orginal dates were 1793, 1847, and 1907 signifying updates to the seal). [1] Source: Self-made, center image extracted from Delaware flag, and altered to fit the seal. Author: State of ...
These symbols are also included on the seal of Delaware. During the American Civil War , regiments from Delaware flew a flag which was similar to the state coat of arms on a field of blue. The current flag was adopted on July 24, 1913.
U.S. states, districts, and territories have representative symbols that are recognized by their state legislatures, territorial legislatures, or tradition.Some, such as flags, seals, and birds have been created or chosen by all U.S. polities, while others, such as state crustaceans, state mushrooms, and state toys have been chosen by only a few.
Official seals of cities, towns, and other places in the state of Delaware. Media in category "Official seals of places in Delaware" The following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total.