@Detroitpete - Ha, I like it! Love me some pasties. And, I wasn't aware of the "Polar Bears". Thanks for bringing that to my attention.

@M of R - Wow, thanks for the info - you sound like a guy who knows his stuff. But check this out concerning the distinction between the use of the Great Seal and the coat of arms:

http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7...2832--,00.html

Meh, I think I might just go with the silhouette of the U.P. - I wonder if I could get it made in copper?