The history of the seal of the United States

by Gaillard Hunt

Arms.

Paleways of [^[25]]thirteen pieces, Argent & Gules; a Chief Azure:—The Escutcheon placed on the Breast of an American (the bald-headed) Eagle, displayed, proper; holding in his Beak a Scroll, inscribed with this Motto, viz.

“E pluribus Unum”—

And in his dexter Talon a Palm or an Olive Branch—in the other a Bundle of 13 Arrows; all proper.