"On the reverse: The figure of Liberty, seated in a chair, holding the staff and cap. The motto: Semper. Underneath, MDCCLXXVI."
"May 17, 1779—page 149.
"The Report of the Committee on the Device of a Great Seal was taken into consideration, and, after debate,
"Ordered that it be recommitted."
"Report No. 2, on the Great Seal, as altered after recommitment.
"The Committee to whom was referred, on the 25th of March last, the report of a former committee on the Device of a Great Seal of the United States, in Congress assembled, beg leave to report the following description:—
"The Seal to be three inches in diameter.
"On one side, the arms of the United States, as follows: The shield charged in the field azure, with thirteen diagonal stripes, alternate rouge and argent, supporters; dexter, a warrior holding a sword; sinister, a figure representing Peace, bearing the olive-branch. The crest, a radiant constellation of thirteen stars. The motto. Bello vel pace. The legend round the achievement, The Great Seal of the United States.
"On the reverse: The figure of Liberty, seated in a chair, holding the staff and cap. The motto: Virtute perennis. Underneath, MDCCLXXVI.
"A drawing of the Seal is annexed. No. 3, May 10, 1780.