The shield, in heraldic terms, represents faith. An open book ... In the lower left corner, the shield over the eagle suggests the defense of the nation. The letters spelling Case are brown. Professor ...

The final seal, crafted by the U.S. Army Heraldic Branch, was approved by President Truman in 1950. Each element—eagle, shield, compass—represents vigilance, defense, and intelligence convergence.

But over time, it has evolved, as have most heraldic devices through marriage or political alliances ... Since 1987 the university has used the eagle and shield as the basis for its logo. The seal can ...