My choice still hangs for J.Edward at this point.

Yet, I think Domino44's is the idea with biggest potential. Did you draw the hand yourself, Domino? If you have, did you consider the globe resting on the palm of the hand, instead of the fingertips.. I would love to see that tried out.

(Concerning Ilanthar's proposal, that is an armillary sphere - it has been part of the portuguese flag since the Age of Discoveries, originally it symbolized the universe and nowadays it is normally linked with maritime discoveries, whence the brazilian reference... just thought I could provide some nation-centric expertise )