Since 1919, The American Legion has been represented by its emblem. As we look to the next era of The American Legion, the time has come for a new brand mark to be used in marketing, communications and promotional materials.
The new brand mark does not replace the emblem. Instead, both the emblem and the brand mark are to be used in specific applications that will better serve The American Legion going forward. On this page, guidance is provided on the manner and types of applications that will apply to both the emblem and The American Legion brand mark.
Purpose of the Brand Mark
The American Legion brand mark was created to address the need to modernize The American Legion brand to appeal to the next generation of veterans. Moreover, the new brand mark takes into consideration a host of applications that the original emblem could never have anticipated. Those include digital and social media, special event and sports marketing, lifestyle apparel and more.
Brand Mark versus Emblem
In application
The following guidelines offer direction in terms of when to use the emblem or one of the brand marks. While most applications will be clearly defined, inevitably some instances may straddle the line between two areas. In those cases, use discretion based on the intended audience. When choosing a brand mark option, default to what is most visually pleasing in that application. For example, the word mark should almost always be used in embroidery.
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| Advertising | Documents |
| Lifestyle apparel (such as polo shirts and ball caps) |
Policy statements |
| Community service activities | Official reports |
| Fundraising | Press releases |
| Sponsorships | Business cards |
| Membership recruitment materials | Post signage |
| Digital media | Financial documents |
| Social media | Official letterhead |
| Event announcements | |
| E-mail signature lines |
Color Palette
Legion Blue
PANTONE 654C
C:100 M:84 Y:31 K:17
R:0 G:56 B:112
HEX # 1B3D6D
Legion Red
PANTONE 186C
C:12 M:100 Y:91 K:0
R:215 G:33 B:49
HEX # D72131
Usage Permission
Like the emblem, the brand mark is legally protected property of The American Legion. Any use outside of the organization – such as merchandising, marketing by groups unaffiliated with The American Legion or at political events – is legally restricted and requires authorization.
The same rules of permission to use the official emblem apply to the brand mark. Those rules, along with an online application form, can be found here.
Download the Branding Guidelines
Click here to download the full American Legion Branding Guidelines.
Download the Brand Mark
Click here to download the American Legion Brand Mark.
Download the Emblem
Click here to download the American Legion Emblem.
Sub-branding Guidelines
The use of a sub-brand treatment is vital to ensure the strength of The American Legion brand. The guidelines linked below reveal the thought process behind the sub-brand treatment and demonstrate how it should be implemented.
Any use of a sub-branding treatment outside of or conflicting with the contents of this guide will be considered unauthorized.
Questions
For any additional brand-related questions, please contact the American Legion Marketing Division at:
317-630-1398
