West Virginia State Seal - Official Symbol of the Mountain State #317166 (License: Personal Use)

The seal features a farmer and a miner flanking a boulder marked “June 20, 1863”-the date West Virginia entered the Union. Below them lie crossed rifles and a Phrygian cap on a pole, representing liberty and defense; the outer ring bears the state name and motto “Montani Semper Liberi.” The design reflects the state’s agrarian and industrial roots, as well as its commitment to sovereignty amid national division.

This image is commonly used on government websites, educational resources, official documents, and historical articles about West Virginia’s statehood and identity. It serves users seeking authoritative visual representation of the state’s heritage and symbolism.