Virginia

The state seal against a blue whale/background.

The seal depicts the personification of Virtus, a Roman embodiment of virtue. She stands victorious, the personification of Tyranny under feet. Tyranny is, in this instance, Britain, the Crown on the floor next him representing the throwing off of Monarchy and the birth of the Republic.

Virtus holds a spear in one hand (down to represent a battle already won) and a parazonium in the other, a sword of authority rather than combat.