USVA emblems for headstones and markers
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The United States Department of Veterans Affairs maintains many cemeteries specifically devoted to veterans such as Arlington Cemetery. Most have various rules regarding what must take place in order to be interred there.
The following are the religious emblems available for placement on headstones and markers.
Gravesites at Fort Logan National Cemetery during Memorial Day 2006 |
Flags flying at Fort Logan National Cemetery during Memorial Day 2006 |
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[edit] Headstones
The VA only permits graphics on Government-furnished headstones or markers that are approved emblems of belief, the Civil War Union Shield, the Civil War Confederate Southern Cross of Honor, and the Medal of Honor insignias.
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- Christian Scientist (Cross & Crown) - Not shown because of copyrights.
- Muslim (Islamic 5 Pointed Star) - Not shown because of copyrights.