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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 32 - National Defense |
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Subtitle A - Department of Defense |
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Chapter V - Department of the Army |
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SubChapter A - Aid of Civil Authorities and Public Relations |
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Part 507 - Manufacture, Sale, Wear, and Quality Control of Heraldic Items |
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Subpart B - Manufacture and Sale of Decorations, Badges, and Insignia |
§ 507.8 - Authority to sell.
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§ 507.8 Articles authorized for manufacture and sale.
(b) Variations from the prescribed specifications for the items listed in paragraph (a) of this section are not permitted without prior approval, in writing, by TIOH(a) The articles listed in paragraphs (a) (1) through (10) of this section are authorized for manufacture and sale when made in accordance with approved specifications, purchase descriptions or drawings.
(1) All authorized insignia (AR 670-1 and AFI 36-2903).
(2) Appurtenances and devices for decorations, medals, and ribbons such as oak leaf clusters, service stars, arrowheads, V-devices, and clasps.
(3) Combat, special skill, occupational and qualification badges and bars.
(4) Identification badges.
(5) Fourrageres and lanyards.
(6) Lapel buttons.
(7) Decorations, service medals, and ribbons, except for the Medal of Honor.
(8) Replicas of decorations and service medals for grave markers. Replicas are to be at least twice the size prescribed for decorations and service medals.
(9) Service ribbons for decorations, service medals, and unit awards.
(10) Rosettes.
(11) Army emblem and branch of service plaques.
Authority to sell.
No certificate of authority to manufacture is required for selling controlled heraldic items listed in § 507.13. 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.