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The VA only permits graphics on government-furnished headstones or markers that are approved emblems of belief, the Civil War Union Shield (including those who served in the U.S. military through the Spanish–American War), the Civil War Confederate Southern Cross of Honor, and the Medal of Honor insignia.
Religious symbolism in the United States military includes the use of religious symbols for military chaplain insignia, uniforms, emblems, flags, and chapels; symbolic gestures, actions, and words used in military rituals and ceremonies; and religious symbols or designations used in areas such as headstones and markers in national cemeteries ...
The following is a partial list of military tombstone ... United States Department of Veterans Affairs emblems for headstones and markers ... Headstone and Marker ...
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Military insignia (17 C, 148 P, 3 F) M. ... United States Department of Veterans Affairs emblems for headstones and markers; V. Victory marking; Z. Z (military symbol)
Wiccans and pagans in the United States military have, since the close of the 20th century, experienced a gradual increase in official recognition. The Wiccan pentacle is now an approved emblem for gravestones under the Veterans Administration , achieved in 2007 following legal action regarding the grave of Wiccan soldier Patrick Stewart .
Emblem of belief available for placement on USVA headstones and markers for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Image is of the Angel Moroni. Items portrayed in this file
Heraldic and other military symbols have been used by the U.S. Armed Forces and federal government agencies since the beginning of the American Revolution.However, there was no coordinated military heraldry program until 1919, when an office within the War Department General Staff was established to approve and coordinate coats of arms and insignia of army organizations.