Louisiana State Seal - Symbol of Union, Justice & Confidence #166325 (License: Personal Use)

The Louisiana state seal features a white pelican in her nest, wings spread, feeding three chicks with blood from her own breast-a Christian allegory of Christ’s sacrifice, adopted as the state symbol in 1902. Below the nest, a golden ribbon bears the state motto: “Union, Justice & Confidence.” The shield is bordered in gold and topped with the word “LOUISIANA” in bold white letters on a black field.

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