The American eagle displays the shield of our country upon his breast; the motto, E Pluribus unum, and the thirteen stars are given above.
[875.] United States Congress. Library of Congress, United States of America.
Engraved. Oblong border of oak leaves.
[876.] United States Navy. Navy Department.
The American eagle rests upon an anchor. A circular frame about this holds the words, Hydrographic Office, U. S. Navy. A ribbon below has on it, Bureau of Navigation.
[877.] United States Navy. Navy Department. Bureau of Navigation.
A large plate. Upon the shield is a representation of the mariner’s compass; the American eagle flies over the waves above; the motto, Vigilemus ut vigilatis, is given upon a ribbon below. Branches of oak are used as decoration.
[878.] Van Berckel. P. I. Van Berckel.
Armorial. Supporters, naked barbarians with bludgeons five feet long, and wreaths on their heads; they stand on the motto-ribbon. Motto, In silentio et spe. Signed, Maverick Scp. Of New York.
[879.] Van Buren. M. V. Buren.