File:Greater coat of arms of the United States.svg

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Description
English: The greater coat of arms of the United States of America, as depicted on passports, embassies and the Great Seal.
Date
Source Own work + File:Seal of the House of Representatives.svg
Author Ssolbergj
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THE COAT OF ARMS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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Public domain
This work is in the public domain in the United States because it is a work prepared by an officer or employee of the United States Federal Government as part of that person’s official duties under the terms of Title 17, Chapter 1, Section 105 of the US Code. Note: This only applies to original works of the Federal Government and not to the work of any individual U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, county, municipality, or any other subdivision. This template also does not apply to postage stamp designs published by the United States Postal Service since 1978. (See § 313.6(C)(1) of Compendium of U.S. Copyright Office Practices). It also does not apply to certain US coins; see The US Mint Terms of Use.
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Insignia This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia. The use of such symbols is restricted in many countries. These restrictions are independent of the copyright status.
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