Semper Fidelis CarvingABOUT THIS CARVING Full Inscription: Semper Fidelis Origins: While often used today in its shortened form, Semper Fi, the full Latin phrase semper fidelis, or always faithful, is perhaps most famous as the motto of the Unites States Marines Corps since 1883, but its origins have been traced as far back as the 1300s as the motto of certain European towns and families. However, we definitely created our carving with the Marines in mind. Finding the

circa 1890

he has become acclaimed as the “Father of Fly-fishing” and his book has become one of the most reprinted in the history of English literature

The lettering was created to come as close as possible to the actual lettering on the pediment as represented in the very best public photos we were able to access

is perpetual youth

A simple test of our success in a design is if

” is perhaps most famous as the motto of the Unites States Marines Corps since 1883

as passed by Congress and maintained in the National Archives

law student

To create this carving

we return to reason and faith

And that has made all the difference

The letterform is an ornate blackletter style we believe lends itself particularly well to carving and