What does the seal of Maine represent?

Answer 1

Maine's state seal is a silver shield with pine tree on it. A moose is lying at the foot of the pine. On the left side of the sield is a farmer resting on a scythe, and on the right side is a seaman resting on an anchor. In the foreground, representing sea and land, and under the shield is the name of the state in large Roman capitals. All is surrounded by a crest, the North Star. Maine's state motto is in a label resting between the shield and the crest in small Roman capitals.

Answer 2

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1. The official state seal of Maine was adopted in 1820. The farmer is a symbol of pride in Maine's agricultural roots. The sailor represents Maine's strong ties to the sea. Symbols of the natural richness of the state are pictured on the center shield - a pine tree, a moose (Maine's official state animal), sea, and sky. The seal design also appears on Maine's state flag.

Answer 3

Maine's state seal is silver. It has a moose, pine tree, and a scythe in it.