SHIELD: Argent, a compass rose of sixteen points gules.
CREST: On a wreath argent and gules an American bald eagle's head erased proper.
Below the shield on a gold color scroll the inscription "United States of America" in red letters, and encircling the shield and crest at the top the inscription "Central Intelligence Agency" in white letters.
All on a circular blue background with a narrow gold edge.
Public domain from a copyright standpoint, but other restrictions apply.
50 U.S.C 423 states that no person may, except with the written permission of the CIA Director, knowingly use the words "Central Intelligence Agency", the initials "CIA", the seal of the Central Intelligence Agency, or any colorable imitation of such words, initials, or seal in connection with any merchandise, impersonation, solicitation, or commercial activity in a manner reasonably calculated to convey the impression that such use is approved, endorsed, or authorized by the Central Intelligence Agency.
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w:Central Intelligence Agency. It is defined by [http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/codification/executive-order/10111.html Executive Order 10111] as: <blockquote> SHIELD: Argent, a compass
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