Quote Originally Posted by piperdbh View Post
If I were to wear the North Carolina state seal encircled with a strap and buckle, it would mean that I'm declaring my allegiance to the owner of the state seal, which some people might say was the governor, others might say is the state legislature (which we call the General Assembly), and others could say is the people of my state.
The official seal of any state (or nation) is the exclusive property of government of that state (or nation). In general terms "government" is defined as the executive and legislative authority (and sometimes the judicial authority) of the state. The seal is retained by the secretary of state, and it is affixed to official documents at the direction of the chief executive of the state. Because of the official governmental nature of the seal, its use is limited, usually by statute, to the government. The people within the state have no ownership, or right to use, the seal of the state.

So much for seals...

Rather than invent "State Clan Badges", why not just wear a tee shirt that says "Kiss Me Quick, I'm From Iowa" (or where ever)?