Seal of the City of Los Angeles - California - U.S.A.

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Seal of the City of Los AnGeles

Lion of Leon and the castle of Castile

Eagle holding a serpent

Bear Flag of the California Republic

Star-sPanGled banner

Olive, Grape and Orange

surrounded by a rosary

Seal of the city of Los Angeles: The lion of Leon and the castle of Castile represent Los Angeles under Spanish control from 1542 to 1821 :: The eagle holding a serpent represents the period of Mexican sovereignty from 1822 to 1846 :: The Bear Flag represents the California Republic of 1846 :: Sprays of Olive, Grape and Orange are surrounded by a rosary :: Los Angeles photo gallery :: California