Emblem           

    The design of our emblem was taken from the emblem of our parent organization, but is oval in shape so as to be easily distinguished.

The star in the center presents our country, and the five points of the star represent the five-point program of the Sons of American Legion.

    The sun in the background represents the Sons of The American Legion and the rays represent the loyalty of its membership.

    The blue of the emblem, like the blue of our flag, stands for justice.

    The two stars in the blue border stand for freedom and democracy.

    The wreath below the star is in memory of our comrades, and those of our fathers who willingly gave lives for their country.

    The ten points of the emblem represent the ten ideals of every Legion son.   

Ten Ideals

Patriotism

Turn out for Memorial Day, Independent Day, and Veterans Day parades ceremonies. Learn the proper display of the Flag. Learn the "Pledge of Allegiance."

Health

Write an essay on how to maintain sanitary conditions to promote health in: (1) Your home (2) in the post home (Give examples of sanitation and safety standards in your    post home), and (3) in camps and outdoors in general. Explain what you do daily to keep fit.

Training

Become a squadron officer, or assist a squadron officer(s) during and between meetings and activities.

Knowledge

Maintain a passing mark in school. Know the instructions for the and five points of service. Explain what each individual part means. This may be written or oral. Know what the SAL Emblem stands for. If possible, use an Emblem which comes apart so that the Emblem can put together as it is being explained.

Honor

Honorable service in the squadron over a period of six months shall qualify you this award. Honesty of action and purpose, and truthfulness will help you achieve this.

Faith

Good conduct and willingness to obey instructions over a period of six months will earn the squadron's recognition of your faith in its leadership and ideals. 

Helpfulness

Develop reasonably consistent attendance at meetings and other functions. Volunteers for tasks for the good of the squadron and be reliable in carrying out your part. Help promote your squadron by signing up at least one new member, and help collect dues from existing members.

Courtesy

Apply yourself diligently to show you are polite and respectful to your comrades, officers, Legionnaires and others with whom you come in contact.

Reverence

Show where you are a member of some religious organization. Aid in placing markers and flowers on veteran's graves.

Comradeship

Show the tie that binds you to the squadron and the Legion by helping in the annual Poppy Sale, thus aiding disabled veterans. Help cheer some veteran in a hospital or his home.