THIS US AIR FORCE INSIGNIA IS DESIGNED FOR USE IN SHADOWBOXES,SHADOW BOX, SHADOWBOX OR ON COATS,VESTS HATS,SHIRTS,UNIFORMS,COLLARS ECT All military insignia that we carry have been approved by the Army, and Air Force through the institute of Heraldry, the Navy through the Natick Testing Laboratories, and the USMC through the USMC Logistic Agency.