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**UBJ3kvP1** · 03-21-2011, 11:46 PM

The shape of the constellation itself is not specified. Both preliminary sketches show the stars in a random arrangement. And according to the laws or heraldry, they should be natural – not shaped into a pattern – whether a hexagram, a dollar sign, a heart, or other recognizable image.

The essential principles of our Government form "the bright constellation which has gone before us and guided our steps." – Thomas Jefferson

Early realizations of the Great Seal correctly depicted the constellation of stars in a natural random arrangement. Shown here is the crest of the first painting of the Great Seal.

Very accurate versions of the Great Seal are on the Indian Peace Medals given by President Washington.

U.S. government versions of the Great Seal show the constellation of 13 stars in a hexagram pattern (two triangles intersecting to form a six-pointed star). There has been much speculation about the symbolic intent of this hexagram, but it may have been simply a rearrangement of the 13 stars on the first American flag.

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03-21-2011, 11:46 PM	#19
UBJ3kvP1 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	The shape of the constellation itself is not specified. Both preliminary sketches show the stars in a random arrangement. And according to the laws or heraldry, they should be natural – not shaped into a pattern – whether a hexagram, a dollar sign, a heart, or other recognizable image. The essential principles of our Government form "the bright constellation which has gone before us and guided our steps." – Thomas Jefferson Early realizations of the Great Seal correctly depicted the constellation of stars in a natural random arrangement. Shown here is the crest of the first painting of the Great Seal. Very accurate versions of the Great Seal are on the Indian Peace Medals given by President Washington. U.S. government versions of the Great Seal show the constellation of 13 stars in a hexagram pattern (two triangles intersecting to form a six-pointed star). There has been much speculation about the symbolic intent of this hexagram, but it may have been simply a rearrangement of the 13 stars on the first American flag. mmmmm .
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