This fireback was created to commemorate the two-hundredth anniversary of the American Bald Eagles use on the Great Seal of the United States. One of the first castings of this fireback was sent to the White House as a gift and was accepted by President Ronald Reagan.Filled with symbolic references, the Bald Eagle is depicted holding a banner with the motto BE LIBERTY THINE in its right talon while in its left are arrows and an olive branch. Surrounding the Eagles head are thirteen stars with thirty-seven others in the background. Behind the Eagle is a sunburst with seven major and six minor rays piercing the clouds. Fireback by J. Del Conner. Cast Iron, Made by hand in the USA. Dimensions 20 1/2 wide, 21 1/2 high, 47 pounds. First introduced in 1982. When you first remove your Fireback from its box, examine it carefully for cracks or other damage. Minor imperfections sand holes, inclusions, dimensional differences are inherent in the casting process. The fireback has been dipped in a water base paint to prevent rust during transportation. This finish is not intended for display. Paint bubbles, bare spots and streaks will wear off with use or can be removed with a wire brush or steel wool.