Seal of the United States Senate with a shield on its breast, olive branches in its left talon, and arrows in its right. Above the eagle were rays of light emanating from clouds, representing the emergence of the new nation. Encircling the design was the legend . While the design was clearly based on the Great Seal of the United States, the engraving was distinctly different. It had a spade shield instead of the more familiar shape on the Great Seal, and the eagle had no scroll in its beak. The design of the clouds and light rays was also different, and the inscription showed it
Great Seal of the Philippines Great Seal of the Philippines The Great Seal of the Philippines (Filipino: "Dakilang Sagisag ng Pilipinas") is used to authenticate official documents of the Philippine government. It may refer to the physical seal itself or the design impressed upon it. Under the law, the President of the Philippines is given the custody to the seal. Republic Act No. 8491 specifies a Great Seal for the Republic of the Philippines: The First Philippine Republic featured a seal composed of a equilateral triangle with three stars representing Luzon, Visayas, and "Mindanao and Sulu" and an eight rayed sun. There were several variations