The seal of Virginia is the official symbolic representation of the Commonwealth of Virginia, a U.S. state. The state flag of Virginia consists of the obverse of the seal against a blue background.

Apr 14, 2023 · The seal has remained largely unchanged since 1779, although at the start of the American Civil War (1861–1865), Unionists in western Virginia established the Restored …

Inquiries into the commercial use of the seals of the Commonwealth of Virginia should be directed to John Byxbe at the Department of General Services at 804-837-4456. For more information …

Above the figure is the word "Virginia," and under the figures is the state motto "Sic Semper Tyrannis" or "Thus Always to Tyrants." The seal, designed by George Wythe, a signer of the …

Nov 8, 2024 · Explore the design, history, and legal aspects of the Virginia State Seal, highlighting its symbolism and usage guidelines.

"The seal of a State," he observes, "is not a bauble, but an important and necessary element of government; indeed, the Convention of 1776 was so impressed with this truth that the seal …

The state's motto "Sic Semper Tyrannis" ("Thus Always to Tyrants") appears at the lower edge. The seal was approved at Virginia's 1776 Constitutional Convention, and the principal …

The Roman goddess of virtue stands with her foot atop a figure representing tyranny in this watercolor version of the official Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Latin motto for the …

Virginia was called “The Old Dominion” by King Charles II of England because of the colony’s loyalty to the crown. The title, “Commonwealth of Virginia” was adopted June 29, 1776, to …

Like the seals of a few other US States, ”The Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia” is double-sided. It was adopted in 1912. The obverse of the seal is used for authorizing all official …