5 FAH-7 H-120
DEPARTMENT IDENTIFICATION
(CT:GRPH-6; 05-16-2019)
(Office of Origin: A/GIS/GPS)
5 FAH-7 H-121 INTRODUCTION
(CT:GRPH-5; 03-15-2018)
a. This section depicts the graphics used to identify
formally the Department of State in publications. Everything produced by or
for the Department should be clearly identified as a Department of State
publication. By clearly identifying itself on its publications, the Department
formalizes the document and associates itself with its wide range of activities
and printed information.
b. The specifications in the following sections should
be followed without exception. It is important to note that this section
refers to formal identification, i.e., the Department signature on stationery,
forms, and other communications media. The specifications do not apply to the
use of the Department name in running text, headlines, or for any other use
other than formal identification.
c. As stated in5 FAM 1300, all Department of State
publications shall be clearly identified on the front cover by the words
United States Department of State and by the Department seal.
d. If an office or bureau title is included on the
front cover of a publication, it shall appear below the Department title in the
same size or smaller size typeface.
5 FAH-7 H-122 THE STATE DEPARTMENT SEAL
(CT:GRPH-5; 03-15-2018)
a. The seal of the Department (5 FAH-7 Exhibit
H-122) incorporates the Great Seal of the United States of America. As the
official custodian of the Great Seal, the Department uses all appropriate measures
to see that its integrity is maintained at all times, and that it is used only
in ways appropriate to its dignity and importance. In its use of the seal, the
Department sets an example for other agencies to follow.
b. The Department seal in 5 FAH-7 Exhibit
H-122 is a typographic identification and contains many details that do not
reproduce, especially when used in smaller sizes. Therefore, as 5 FAH-7 H-123
and 5 FAH-7
Exhibit H-124 illustrate, for formal identification the seal is rendered in
slightly different ways to ensure effective reproduction.
5 FAH-7 H-123 DEPARTMENT SEAL FORMATS
(CT:GRPH-2; 06-16-2012)
While the Great Seal is the primary element of the State
Department seal, the Departments formal seal consists of the Great Seal within
a ring. The ring may be a simple circle, as shown in 5 FAH-7 Exhibit
H-123, or may include the typographic identification in 5 FAH-7 Exhibit
H-122.
5 FAH-7 H-124 REPRODUCTION OF THE SEAL
(CT:GRPH-5; 03-15-2018)
The 5 FAH-7 Exhibit
H-124 illustrates two variations of the seal for reproduction in small
sizes. Both are simpler in design but differ slightly from the official seal
in 5 FAH-7
Exhibit H-123.
5 FAH-7 H-125 RENDERINGS OF THE SEAL
(CT:GRPH-2; 06-16-2012)
a. The Department seal can be used as a negative or
positive image, depending on the background. In every utilization, the goal
must be to create the most distinct contrast between the seal and its background.
b. The seal can also be rendered in full color, when
authorized by PS. The official color rendition of the seal is available from
the Customer Service Center. When full color is used, the official standard
must be followed exactly.
c. The seal must not be reproduced on any background
that impairs its recognition. It must never be obscured with intersecting
lines, rules, shadows, screens, or other graphic devices of any kind. Some
unacceptable examples of the seal are in 5 FAH-7 Exhibit
H-125. See 5 FAH-7 H-151
for standards on seal placement.
5 FAH-7 H-126 DEPARTMENT TYPEFACE
(CT:GRPH-5; 03-15-2018)
a. The Department typeface is an important element of
Department identification. The type family used to formally identify the
Department is Bodoni. This type has a classic serif face which is appropriate
to the Departments dignity and position as a senior cabinet-level department.
Bodoni is also a clear and easy to read typeface which is readily available. 5 FAH-7 Exhibit
H-126a gives examples of the different
Bodoni types.
b. Bodoni is used on all letterheads and stationery
items and on publications, exhibits, and other media where the Department is
formally identified.
c. There are exceptions to this standard. The other
typefaces approved for use in Department publications are Palatino, Times
Roman, Century Expanded, Helvetica, and New Century Schoolbook. Publications
using these typefaces may also use the same typeface for Department
identification. 5 FAH-7 Exhibit
H-126c gives some examples of these typefaces.
5 FAH-7 H-127 STATE DEPARTMENT
SIGNATURE
(CT:GRPH-2; 06-16-2012)
a. The Department signature is the name of the
Department rendered in Bodoni. In formal signatures, the name of the
Department is always rendered as the United States Department of State.
b. If a second level of identification is to be
included, such as a bureau or other component, that name is rendered in the
italic version of the same typeface below the Department name. 5 FAH-7 Exhibit
H-127 shows the Department signature. Note: There are exceptions to this
format; for embassies, consulates, and other foreign posts, the name of the
post appears first in italics.
5 FAH-7 H-128 COMPONENT SIGNATURES
(CT:GRPH-5; 03-15-2018)
Component signatures are rendered with the name of the
Department in the regular typeface, and the sub-entity beneath in italics.
Examples of component signatures are in the 5 FAH-7 Exhibit
H-128.
5 FAH-7 H-129 UNASSIGNED
5 FAH-7 EXHIBIT H-122
DEPARTMENT OF STATE SEAL
(CT:GRPH-6; 05-16-2019)
5 FAH-7 EXHIBIT H-123
THE GREAT SEAL
(CT:GRPH-2; 06-16-2012)
5 FAH-7 EXHIBIT H-124
REPRODUCTION OF THE SEAL
(CT:GRPH-2; 06-16-2012)
5 FAH-7 EXHIBIT H-125
UNACCEPTABLE VARIATIONS OF THE SEAL
(CT:GRPH-2; 06-16-2012)
5 FAH-7 EXHIBIT H-126a
STATE DEPARTMENT TYPEFACE
(CT:GRPH-2; 06-16-2012)
5 FAH-7 EXHIBIT H-126c
OTHER DEPARTMENT TYPEFACES
(CT:GRPH-2; 06-16-2012)
5 FAH-7 EXHIBIT H-127
STATE DEPARTMENT SIGNATURE
(CT:GRPH-2; 06-16-2012)
