# Manufacture, Sale, Wear, and Quality Control of Heraldic Items
> **US Department of Defense** · Final rule. · Published 2021-10-04 · Effective 2021-11-03 · 86 FR 54615
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-21121
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Defense
- **Federal Register citation:** 86 FR 54615
- **CFR reference:** 32 CFR 507
- **Publication date:** 2021-10-04
- **Effective date:** 2021-11-03
- **DOD docket:** Docket ID: USA-2018-HQ-0016
## Abstract

The Department of the Army is finalizing its regulation describing the Army Heraldic Quality Control Program and the certification process for manufacturers in order to make Military Insignia. The rule establishes procedures governing the manufacture, commercial sale, reproduction, possession, and wear of military decorations, medals, badges, insignia and their components and appurtenances also discussed is the five-year renewal period for manufacturer certification and insignia authorizations and the procedure for authorizing the use of insignia on commercial items.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/10/04/2021-21121/manufacture-sale-wear-and-quality-control-of-heraldic-items)
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