The star in the upper right quarter symbolizes mother Mary.

The 17 stars symbolize that Ohio was the 17th state admitted to the union.

The center of the seal has the lone star, symbolizing the new nation in the west.

The star inside the red color symbolizes the radiant sun spreading light all over the world.

The star on top symbolizes the brightness during a dark night and people that shine when times call for it.

The red star symbolizes the socialism and communism of Yugoslavia at the time.

The star symbolize an ancient nightly custom in winter time.

The star symbolizes space as the high ground of the United States' aerospace force.

The two stars also along with the distinctive blue shading and small globe symbolize the space environment.

The crescent and star symbolizes progress and bright future respectively.