AR 672-8 — Manufacture, Sale, Wear, And Quality Control Of Heraldic Items
AR 672-8 governs Army policy for the manufacture, sale, reproduction, possession, and wear of military decorations and heraldic items.
- Publication number: AR 672-8
- Title: MANUFACTURE, SALE, WEAR, AND QUALITY CONTROL OF HERALDIC ITEMS
- Date: 12/30/2025
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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It establishes the Heraldic Quality Control Program and sets requirements for certified manufacturers, controlled heraldic items, and commercial sales. It also covers Service flag and Service lapel button licensing and the incorporation of approved designs in commercial articles.
Topics covered
- Heraldic item certification
- Controlled heraldic item sales
- Reproduction of Army designs
- Service flag licensing
- Service lapel button manufacture
- Commercial use of approved insignia
- Heraldic Quality Control Program
Questions and answers
Who may produce heraldic items under AR 672-8?
Only manufacturers certified by TIOH and issued a certificate of authority may produce heraldic items. (paragraph 2-1)
How long is a certificate of authority to manufacture valid?
The certificate of authority to manufacture is applicable only for the individual, firm, or corporation indicated and will be valid for 5 years. (paragraph 2-1)
What is required before controlled heraldic items can be manufactured and sold?
The manufacture and commercial sale of controlled heraldic items are not authorized until the certified manufacturer receives a letter of authorization from TIOH. (paragraph 2-2)
What must sellers ensure when selling controlled heraldic items?
No certificate of authority to manufacture is required for selling controlled heraldic items listed in paragraph 32. However, all sellers must ensure that all articles they sell bear hallmarks assigned by TIOH and are manufactured by certified manufacturers in conformance with applicable Government specifications. (paragraph 2-3)
When is photographing or printing a prescribed Army design authorized?
The photographing or printing of any decoration, Service medal, Service ribbon, badge, lapel button, insignia, or other device of a design the Secretary of the Army has prescribed for members of the Army to use is authorized, provided that such reproduction does not discredit the U.S. Army and is not used to defraud or misrepresent the identification or status of an individual, organization, society, or other group of persons. (paragraph 2-4)