A gilt badge, of die-struck alloy, takes the form of an American Eagle with stars and stripes on the shield that resides on the eagles chest. The eagles right claw holds laurel, while in the left claw, he holds a bundle of arrows. The scroll which is spread on the wings, has the United States Motto of, "E pluribus Unum." Which is Latin for, "Out of many, one." This is a direct reference to the thirteen colonies that are united as one nation. This motto was suggested by the first great sea committee in 1776. Above the scroll, there is a round cloud with 13 stars in the middle. Again it alludes to the union. It measures approximately 6cm x 6cm with a screw post and cap to the reverse, as well as a pair of sharp points.