In so doing, we will bring credit to both our Society and ourselves.

We have set forth what has become the prevailing practice of the officers and members of The General Society of the War of 1812.Īll members are requested to conform to the guidelines listed below. Correct usage even varies between the military and naval services of our country.Įach society has come to establish an accepted pattern of what the organization considers the correct usage of the insignia of that society. Customs also differ between countries around the world. The rules for the proper usage of insignia vary among the different societies in this country. By proper display of insignia, our members inform the public of our continued presence. Our Society is a patriotic, hereditary organization and like most other societies, we have established various insignia for our members’ use. The General Society of the War of 1812 depends upon our members for the continued existence of the organization. Accepted Custom and Practice for Insignia Usage

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