Old 02-16-2008, 10:33   #1
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Use of the SF Insignia

QP's, if I'm out of my lane here or and posting this in the wrong area, than please let me know so I can roger up and move out.

As I understand it, use of the "De Opresso Liber" insignia is a strictly Special Forces thing, and this is why I scratched my head when I saw it on a the sign of a Signal Company here on Ft. Gordon, along with a bulldog in a smokey bear saying "PT is free" and another fierce looking bulldog.

I would think that doing something like that would be something to which they should know better. I mean, you guys live the saying and it seems like they're using it as a Company slogan.
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Old 02-16-2008, 10:47   #2
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"De Oppresso Liber"

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...As I understand it, use of the "De Opresso Liber" insignia is a strictly Special Forces thing.....
"De Oppresso Liber" is on the Special Forces Unit Crest as seen at the top of the page. "Veritas et Libertas" is on the School House Crest.

Neither is trademarked by the Army but use by others with no conection to them would be at best cheesey - at least by me.
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Old 02-16-2008, 11:07   #3
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"De Opresso Liber" is on the Special Forces Unit Crest as seen at the top of the page. "Veritas et Libertas" is on the School House Crest.

Neither is trademarked by the Army but use by others with no conection to them would be at best cheesey - at least by me.
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Old 02-16-2008, 13:46   #4
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"DE OPPRESSO LIBER"

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"De Oppresso Liber" is on the Special Forces Unit Crest as seen at the top of the page. "Veritas et Libertas" is on the School House Crest.

Neither is trademarked by the Army but use by others with no conection to them would be at best cheesey - at least by me.
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Old 02-16-2008, 13:54   #5
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Any reason why the SFA hasnt national registered them?

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Old 02-16-2008, 15:31   #6
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Any reason why the SFA hasnt national registered them?

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Don't need to........ we all know who the quote belongs to....

One of the Special Forces Groups did in fact trademark their motto......

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Old 02-16-2008, 16:03   #7
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Now, im a VOFG. But, it would seem to me that using the Crest, Motto or anything else SF Specific for personal gain, could be considered a health hazard to the user JMHO though.
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