Great Seal of the United States Great Seal die.jpg|thumb|left|1885 die]] On December 13, 1884, following much research and discussion among the group, Whitehouse submitted his designs. The result was a much more formal and heraldic look, completely different from previous dies, and has remained essentially unchanged since. The eagle is a great deal more robust, and clutches the olive branch and arrows from behind. The 13 arrows were restored, in accordance with the original law, and the olive branch was depicted with 13 leaves and 13 olives. The clouds surrounding the constellation were made a complete circle for the first time. The resulting die was made
Great Seal of the Irish Free State the President, rendering the External Great Seal obsolete. Great Seal of the Irish Free State The Great Seal of the Irish Free State () is the seal which was used to seal official documents of the Irish Free State ("Saorstát Éireann") by the Governor-General. The physical seal is currently on public display at National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks, Dublin. Both sides of the Great Seal feature an image of the harp surrounded by the words "SAORSTÁT ÉIREANN" in Gaelic script. One side is engraved in silver, the other in copper. After the 1937 Constitution of Ireland was enacted