City of Kingston, North Carolina - Official Seal & Historical Symbolism #2127922 (License: Personal Use)

The seal features a central shield with a lion, fleur-de-lis, and crossed swords over waves, flanked by a classical female figure representing liberty and an Indigenous figure symbolizing native heritage. Above, a green unicorn with golden mane holds a banner inscribed “1762,” marking the city’s founding year; the outer ring reads “Seal of the City of Kingston, North Carolina,” and the base bears the motto “Forward in Prosperity.”

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