Seal of New York

The seal of the US state of New York is almost the same as the flag of New York , but in one seal .

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The goddess Justitia symbolizes freedom before the law. She is shown with a blindfold and holds the scales of justice in her left hand.

The goddess Liberty , who symbolizes freedom, holds a staff with a Phrygian cap , which symbolizes freedom from Great Britain after the American War of Independence .

Between them is a sign with a picture of the Hudson Highlands. The sun and two sailing boats are shown on the Hudson River .

Above the shield is a globe showing the Atlantic Ocean and a bald eagle .

The Latin motto of New York State is written on a curved banner under the sign:

" Excelsior "

( Higher. )

A reproduction of the seal was the inspiration for the title of Longfellow's Excelsior .