CVMA® BASIC VEST LAYOUT
No member is required to wear any specific patch on his or her vest. If the member chooses to wear the below listed patches they must wear them as per this guidance.
CVMA® Vest protocol
CVMA® VEST PROTOCOL
FRONT RIGHT
Chapter Patch
Road Name
Chapter Position
Note: if the US flag is worn on this side the stars go on the right
FRONT LEFT
American Flag* or Military Branch
(nothing goes above the US flag)
Chapter Banner
BACK OF VEST
Large CVMA® Patch
(worn centered or slightly above center)
Campaign Bars
*Vets Helping Vets* bar
Bars are generally stacked below the CVMA® back patch, with your combat theater bar(s) having precedence. However, any back patch other than the Large CVMA® Patch is entirely optional, and consequently, can be placed at the wearers discretion.
CVMA® ADDITIONAL VEST PATCHES
Prohibited items for display on any items bearing the CVMA® IP (reference CVMA® National Bylaws), logos or reasonable resemblance thereof:
- Rockers, arches or scrolls that conform above or below the CVMA® Member logos that may lend to the appearance of a three-piece design
- Rib or side rockers.
- Diamond shaped patches, logos, or emblems.
- Patches or emblems depicting political affiliation or propaganda.
- Any patch, logo or emblem that represents a percent (%).
- Any patch, logo or emblem that represents/supports any Motorcycle Club (MC).
- The CVMA® Member’s back patch or other intellectual property (IP) will not be modified in any way from how it was issued by the CVMA®. Surrounding, decorating, or adorning the CVMA® Member logos (i.e. “Bedazzle” to decorate or personalize clothing or accessories using sequins, beads, glitter etc.) is not allowed.