Image: Flag of the United States Department of Homeland Security

Description: The official flag of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), adopted in June 2003. It consists of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's seal on a blue background (Pantone: #2955C). The seal of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is centered in the middle of the flag. An American eagle appears in the circular shield with outstretched wings break surrounded be an outer circular ring that contains the words "U.S. DEPARTMENT OF" in the top half and "HOMELAND SECURITY" in the bottom half. In the tradition of the Great Seal of the United States of America, the eagle's talon on the left holds an olive branch with 13 leaves and 13 seeds while the eagle's talon on the right grasps 13 arrows. The flag can be seen in a November 2004 photograph, here. Official information about the flag can be found here. The shade of blue used is Pantone #2955C, according a July 2003 directive (Directive 0040) by the Department of Homeland Security's Management Directives System.
Title: Flag of the United States Department of Homeland Security
Credit: This file was derived from:  US Department of Homeland Security Seal.svg This vector image includes elements that have been taken or adapted from this:  US Department of Homeland Security Seal.svg.
Author: United States Department of Homeland Security
Permission: 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.
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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