Purpose of the Brand Mark

The American Legion Riders brand mark was created to address the need to modernize the American Legion Riders brand to appeal to the next generation. Moreover, the new brand mark takes into consideration a host of applications that the original emblem could never have anticipated. Those include digital and social media, special event and sports marketing, lifestyle apparel and more.

 

Brand Mark versus Emblem

Going forward, the brand mark is to be used in all marketing communications applications, while the emblem should be reserved for official documents and communications.
 

In application

The following guidelines offer direction in terms of when to use the emblem or one of the brand marks. While most applications will be clearly defined, inevitably some instances may straddle the line between two areas. In those cases, use discretion based on the intended audience. When choosing a brand mark option, default to what is most visually pleasing in that application. For example, the word mark should almost always be used in embroidery.
 
 

Riders Marks Small 

Brand Mark Options

  • advertising
  • apparel (use word mark for embroidery)
  • business cards, letterhead, email signatures, nametags
  • credentials, event badges
  • press releases
  • digital (apps, web, social, PowerPoint presentations)
  • promotional communications (flyers, handouts, etc.)
  • events (signs, backdrops, tents, tablecloths, swag/giveaways)

 Riders Emblem

 Emblem

  • large back patch (option emblem or brand)
  • financial documents
  • history books
  • flags
  • legal affairs
  • reports & resolutions
  • internal manuals & guides
  • awards (option emblem or brand)
  • building signage (option emblem or brand)
  • formal government communications (option emblem or brand)
For more in-depth explanations of approved usage guidelines, click here

 

Color Palette

Blue

Blue 

PANTONE 654C

C:100   M:84   Y:31   K:17

R:0   G:56   B:112

HEX # 1B3D6D

Red

 

PANTONE 186C

C:12   M:100   Y:91   K:0

R:215   G:33   B:49

HEX # D72131

 

Usage Permission

Like the emblem, the brand mark is legally protected property of the American Legion Riders. Any use outside of the organization – such as merchandising, marketing by groups unaffiliated with the American Legion Riders or at political events – is legally restricted and requires authorization.

The same rules of permission to use the official emblem apply to the brand mark. Those rules, along with an online application form, can be found here.


Download the Branding Guidelines

Click here to download the full American Legion Riders Branding Guidelines.

 

Download the Brand Mark and Word Mark

Click here to download the American Legion Riders Brand and Word Mark.

 

Download the Emblem

Click here to download the American Legion Riders Emblem.

 

Questions

For any additional brand-related questions, please contact the American Legion Marketing Division at:

317-630-1398

marketing@legion.org