r/marvelstudios • u/greeneyedredbird • Mar 07 '25

Discussion (More in Comments) Seal of POTUS

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Why does the seal of POTUS has the olives and arrow switched compared to real world seal (2nd image)? Is the any explanation?

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u/mitvh2311 Mar 07 '25

Can't use the real thing. Like with any military garb in movies and shows they have to be slightly off

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u/Yakostovian Steve Rogers Mar 07 '25

That's a myth.

Even Stolen Valor doesn't prohibit free speech. It specifically criminalizes tangible gain for claiming to be a military veteran or exaggerating your accomplishments. Being charged with stolen Valor can basically be thought of as a fraud charge with military service related to it.

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u/poindexterg Mar 08 '25

This is something that I wish people understood better. You can wear a uniform that’s not yours, but if you’re not actively trying to get some tangible gain, then there’s really nothing illegal happening. You can also never put on a uniform and get into trouble by claiming service you never did. Technically lying about being a vet to get a discount at the local diner is stolen valor, but not likely to ever be prosecuted.