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USN 900379 Seal of John Paul Jones

Seal of John Paul Jones
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Title: Seal of John Paul Jones
Caption: The infant Neptune holding the Trident. The Arms of France surmounted by the crown, which is in turn surmounted by the American Eagle with outstretched wings. The Flags of France and America over Carronades or a ship's gun, is on the opposite side from the figure of the infant Neptune. John S. Barnes Memorial Library Naval History Library, N.Y. City. May 1, 1916. (The seal was given to Com Jones by Queen Marie Antoinette, who gave him permission to use The Arms of France and The Flag.)
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Catalog #: USN 900379
Copyright Owner: National Archives
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Original Medium: BW Photo
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