U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit - Official Seal #3730468 (License: Personal Use)

The seal features a bald eagle with outstretched wings, clutching an olive branch in its right talon (symbolizing peace) and thirteen arrows in its left (representing readiness for defense). Above the eagle is a circular crest with thirteen stars on a blue field, encircled by a red wreath, and the motto “E Pluribus Unum” on a banner. The outer ring bears the court’s full name in bold serif type, flanked by two stars.

This image is used on official court websites, legal documents, press releases, and educational resources to denote authenticity and jurisdictional authority of the Fourth Circuit, which covers Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. It serves users seeking authoritative information about federal appellate proceedings.