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From the University of Missouri’s web site:
Interpretation of Design and Color of the University Seal
The upper third of the shield is divided diagonally
by a line from the upper left side to the lower right side. (In
black and white versions the red upper section is represented
by straight, parallel vertical lines, while the dark blue lower
section is represented by horizontal lines of dots.) On it is
centered an open book bearing the words "Salus Populi,"
which means "the welfare of the people."
On the lower left, the red field behind the bear denotes courage.
(On black and white versions the red field is represented by straight,
perpendicular lines drawn closely together.) The bear appears to
be walking leisurely with its face turned toward the spectator.
Above the bear, separated from it by a curved division line, appears
a new moon in white on a sky-blue background. (Blue is represented
by closely spaced horizontal lines in black and white versions.)
To the right of the bear and the moon, on a white background, appear
the arms of the United States of America.
All of this is within a circular band inscribed "Sigill Universitatis
Missourien MDCCCXXXIX."
Guidelines and graphic of the seal are available at University
Communications.
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