This is a close-up of the gangway plank of the USS Constitution. The shield, which is emblazoned with stars and stripes, is being clutched in the talons of an eagle. The eagle's other talon holds a rope.Galleries:Ships, USS Constitution Museum, Wood CarvingKeywords:america's ship of state, boston, eagle, gangway plank, massachusetts, sailing ship, shield, talon, uss constitution, uss constitution museum, wooden carvingPhoto Location: USS Constitution Museum, Boston, MassachusettsPhotographer: Dr. Roy WinkelmanDate of Photo: 05/28/2011Device Make: CanonDevice Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark IIOriginal Dimensions: 3744×5616Picture Orientation: PortraitGPS Coordinates: 42°22'20.73"N 71°03'23.54"WPicture Number: 15317
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