Includes a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity from Tony Orlando!

Living as he does on mountaintops amid the solitary grandeur of nature, the eagle has unlimited freedom. As he sweeps into the valleys below or upward into the boundless sky beyond, the majestic eagle signifies the unwavering determination of the American spirit. He reminds us of our brave, self-sacrificing troops and the courageous ancestors before them who have fought, and continue to fight tirelessly, to protect the land of the free and the liberty of its people. This incredible "Promise of Freedom" sculpture captures this very same resilience, celebrating the independence and strength of our proud nation and our national bird. With meticulous attention to detail, world-class artist Ronald Van Ruyckevelt has captured every single nuance of the eagle and the American flag, like a vivid snapshot frozen in time. With a master’s touch, he has sculpted a stirring portrayal awash with intricate detail, right down to the razor-sharp talons and the finely feathered wings. With the wind under his mighty, outstretched wings, the eagle is vibrantly hand-painted and dynamically poised for combat. As he soars with breathless reality over the stars and stripes, the flag is gloriously unfurled. The eagle and the American flag are symbolic of one and the same, unchallenged by anything beneath – together a powerful statement of patriotism and the American way. Famed "Sculptor of Eagles" Ronald Van Ruyckevelt has created works for special presentation to numerous world leaders such as President John F. Kennedy, King Olav of Norway and England’s Queen Elizabeth II. Van Ruyckevelt is a graduate of London’s prestigious Royal College of Art. In addition to his works for The Franklin Mint, he has created a brilliant series of bird sculptures for the National Audubon Society.