"There shines the Emblem of The American Legion, it is your badge of distinction, honor and service. It stands for God and Country, and the highest rights of man. Of its several parts, each has a meaning."
form the background of our proud Emblem, and suggest that the Legion's principles will dispel the darkness of violence and evil.
forms the center, in loving memory of those brave comrades who gave their lives in the service of the United States, that liberty might endure.
victory symbol of World War I, signalizes as well honor, glory and constancy. The letters U.S. leave no doubt as to the brightest star in the Legion's star.
the outer one stands for the rehabilitation of our sick and disabled buddies. The inner one denotes the welfare of America's children.
set upon the star. The outer pledges loyalty and Americanism. The inner is for service to our communities, our states and the Nation.
tie the whole together for truth, remembrance, constancy, honor, service, veterans affairs and rehabilitation, children and youth, loyalty, and Americanism.
