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 stationery, 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.