Seal of Alaska

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Seal of Alaska
State Seal of Alaska.svg
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Introduced 1910

The seal of the US state of Alaska was adopted in 1910.

description

The seal of the state of Alaska is written between two concentric rings .

There is also a seal and a fish as a symbol of the diverse marine life.

In the inner circle of the seal mountains , forests and waters are depicted, which characterize the landscape of Alaska, whereby the wood is one of the most important natural resources of Alaska.

Northern lights shine over the mountains.

A melting pot is shown as a symbol for the mining industry , a train represents the Alaska Railroad and ships demonstrate the ship transport of goods, which is important for Alaska.

A farmer , his horse and three bundles of wheat represent the agriculture of Alaska.

history

Alaska's first seal was adopted in 1911, before Alaska became a state. At that time the area was still called the District of Alaska . This first seal contained icebergs , Northern Lights , igloos and a Eskimos in ice fishing . It was installed by the first governor.

In 1910, a new seal was commissioned by Governor Walter Eli Clark . The old was replaced by this new, which now also represented industrial prosperity and the richness of nature. The new seal came into force in 1911. This seal is still the current seal today.

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