full broadside view of the frigate Raleigh The bow of the Raleigh must be higher than the stern and on the "dexter" side (to the "holder" of the seal's right) , and must show three masts, the masts' supports. The flag authorized by Congress as of 1777 on the stern (Colonial Circle Star Spangled Banner) The masts must have banners heading towards the dexter side. The Raleigh must not have oars There is a division of land and sea fairly parallel to the horizon marked by a double line that is highest when "sinister" (opposite of "dexter")4th one No detail on the water No detail on the land except for a granite boulder on the dexter side. Around the seal the words "Seal of the State of New Hampshire" with periods between each word except for "New" and "Hampshire", as well as before "Seal" and after "Hampshire" At the bottom of the seal, the numerals "1776" with two five-sided stars on each side surrounded by the beginning and the end of the phrase with the periods. See also Seal of New Hampshire External links RSA 3:9 State Seal Repealed RSAs and portions of RSAs In Title I 1:12: 1:13: 7B: 8: 8A: 8B: 8C: New Hampshire statutes