United States Army Institute of Heraldry
Latin) "Honor is the strongest shield" | |
Employees | 22 |
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Parent Agency | Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army |
Website | tioh |
The Institute of Heraldry, officially The Institute of Heraldry, Department of the Army,[1] is an activity of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army solely responsible for furnishing heraldic services to the President of the United States and all federal government agencies. Title 18 of the United States Code, Chapter 33, Section 704 and Title 32 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 507 permit the institute to issue directives on how military insignia are displayed, the criteria for issuance, and how insignia will be worn on military uniforms.
The activities of The Institute of Heraldry encompass research, design, development, standardization, quality control, and other services relating to official symbolic items—seals, decorations, medals, insignia, badges, flags, and other items awarded to or authorized for official wear or display by federal government personnel and agencies. Limited research and information services concerning official symbolic items are also provided to the general public. The Institute of Heraldry is located at 9325 Gunston Road, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, a military installation in the U.S. Army Military District of Washington. The institute employs 22 Department of the Army civilians.
History
Heraldic Program Office (1919–1960)
Heraldic and other military symbols have been used by the
The Institute of Heraldry (1960–present)
Department of the Army
Roles
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- Approve designs for distinctive unit insignia (DUI), Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI), shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) and organizational beret flashs and background trimmings, as authorized by Army Regulation 670-1.
- Authorize heraldic items for U.S. Army Organizations.
- Authorize the use of Army insignia when incorporated into items for commercial sale.
- Design and develop insignia (branch, grade, unit) seals, badges, band regalia and flags.
- Establish Army policy for flag design and display.
- Fabricate three-dimensional display items.
- Monitor the Heraldic Quality Control System in accordance with Army Regulation 672-8, to ensure heraldic items are manufactured according to government specifications or purchase descriptions.
- Prepare heraldic item specifications and provide engineering support to manufacturers.
- Provide manufacturers with government-loaned tools and specifications for heraldic items.
Armorial achievement of the Institute
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References
- ^ a b "General Orders No. 29" (PDF). Army Publishing Directorate. Washington, D.C.: Headquarters, Department of the Army. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
- ^ a b "History of the Institute of Heraldry". The Institute of Heraldry. Washington, D.C.: Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
- ^ "TIOH Coat of Arms". The Institute of Heraldry. Washington, D.C.: Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
Further reading
- Mugno, Charles V. (2 January 2007). "The Design of American Heraldry". American Institute of Graphic Arts (Interview). Interviewed by Steven Heller. New York, New York. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
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