The American Legion Emblem
The Emblem We Wear
When the American Legion Auxiliary was formed to support the work of The American Legion, one of its first acts was to adopt an Emblem similar to that of the Legion, yet distinctive and true to the work of the Auxiliary. Under this Emblem, the Auxiliary has worked for more than eighty years with the Legion in constructive service to country, America’s veterans, children and youth, and community.
The emblem of the American Legion Auxiliary is the member’s badge of distinction and honor. It stands for God and country and the highest rights of man. It consists of several parts and each part has a meaning.
The rays of the sun that form the background stand for the principles of the American Legion Auxiliary –loyalty, justice, freedom and democracy, dispelling the darkness of violence, strife and evils.
The unbroken circle of blue represents Unity and loyalty. The field of white exemplifies the hope of freedom.
The star of blue is the emblem of service in war; it is no less the emblem of service in time of peace.
The emblem of the American Legion Auxiliary is the emblem of Americanism. It is a badge of service to community, state and nation, obligating the wearer to ever guard the sanctity of home, country and free institutions.
Wearing of the Auxiliary Pin
The American Legion Auxiliary pin should always be worn over the heart; this is as necessary as the proper display of the flag.
Refer to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit Handbook for more guidelines for the opening and closing meetings, installation of officers, initiation of members, dedication of memorials, draping of the charter, funeral service, and observance of special days. We believe that the use of a ritualistic service can be very effective as it helps to sustain the members’ interest through its creation of beauty and dignity.
Information Governing the Use of the Emblem
The possession of this emblem in this format does not constitute permission to reproduce it. Permission to reproduce the emblems of The American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of the American Legion is confined to those activities listed below.
“The American Legion emblem is fully copyrighted and patented in the name of the National organization. The emblem is also protected by federal legislation which makes it a criminal offense to use, without formal approval of the National organization, the patented insignia of any veterans’ group chartered by Congress, one of which is The American Legion.”
The above restrictions apply equally to the emblems of The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion.
The use of the emblem by an individual Auxiliary member is limited to the wearing of the official insignia and to the possession of authorized jewelry of merchandise bearing the insignia. Units are confined to using the emblem or reproduction of the emblem on stationary, Unit publications, notices, posters, or place cards, or matters of similar character used in the ordinary routine and conduct of legitimate Unit business. Departments are similarly limited. Any other use of the name “The American Legion Auxiliary” or the emblem shall be subject to the approval of the National Secretary.
Approval of the National Secretary can be completed by completing the below form. This form must be submitted to the Department Secretary before being sent to National.
