Symbols of a shared calling.
Flag, standard and institutional color: honor and loyalty represented beyond borders.
Duty continues.
Identity brings us together.
Crimson replaces blue as FEDREC-USA’s institutional color.
It represents courage, sacrifice, dedication and the honor of those who served Colombia. Accompanied by gold and white, it now also identifies this website.
The colors of the Colombian tricolor and the four stars of the crest retain their meaning and original artwork.
Service does not end with retirement or distance.
Institutional meaning of the flag and standardOne identity. Two forms of representation.
Horizontal Institutional Flag
Nominal ratio: height 2 : length 3. Used on stages, at meetings and institutional ceremonies. The motto occupies a single line.
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Vertical Standard
Nominal ratio: width 2 : height 3, suspended from a crossbar. Includes the legal name, motto on two levels and Houston · Texas · 2026.
Enlarge imageOriginal images included in the heraldic document provided by the Federation. Shown in full, without reconstructing the emblem or cropping the fringe. Nominal proportions refer to the fabric, excluding fringe.
Every element expresses a commitment.
Crimson field
Courage, sacrifice, dedication, and military and police honor. Unites service histories without belonging to any one force.
Central emblem
Unity, leadership, historical memory and fellowship. Preserved from the master file without changing proportions, components or colors.
Ten golden stars
Equal stars surround a shared identity. They begin with Texas at the top and continue clockwise. Their presence on the flag does not establish the creation or operational recognition of a chapter.
Colombian tricolor band
Runs behind the emblem within the circle. Preserves the ratio of yellow 2, blue 1 and red 1: homeland, loyalty and sacrifice.
Motto ribbon and fringe
The gold ribbon bears the Spanish motto “Honor y lealtad más allá de las fronteras” (Honor and loyalty beyond borders). Fringe highlights the ceremonial character; edges and placement follow each version.
The same dignity, one Federation.
| No. | Represented chapter | Abbreviation | Reference city |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Texas | TX | Houston · National Headquarters |
| II | Florida | FL | Miami |
| III | California | CA | Los Angeles |
| IV | Illinois | IL | Chicago |
| V | New York | NY | New York |
| VI | Georgia | GA | Atlanta |
| VII | New Jersey | NJ | Newark |
| VIII | Massachusetts | MA | Boston |
| IX | North Carolina | NC | Charlotte |
| X | Virginia | VA | Arlington |
Heraldic representation does not change a chapter’s administrative status. Any change to the number or abbreviations of the stars requires Board approval.
Crimson as the institutional color.
#8E1B2EInstitutional color · Courage and dedication#5A0E1ADepth and contrast#E8C766Flag stars and ribbon#C9A227Trim and fringe#FFFFFFIntegrity and clarityDigital values from the heraldic document. The institutional decision communicated extends crimson to the website’s overall identity. Textile and print references are confirmed using physical samples.
Represent with dignity.
The Protocol and Ceremonial Office safeguards official flags and standards. Chapters use the same institutional flag.
- Respect approved proportions, colors and wording.
- In the United States, display national flags separately and in their proper protocol order.
- Do not place the institutional flag above national flags or make it larger.
- Do not use the flag as a tablecloth, curtain or for personal or commercial purposes.
Summary of Flag Heraldry, Chapters XII–XIV.
Institutional uniforms
A visual guide to what FEDREC-USA members wear for ceremonies, meetings, and community service.