In order to further strengthen the standardized management of martyr memorial facilities and unify the image recognition of martyr memorial facilities, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs recently issued a notice announcing the use of protective signs and signboards for martyr memorial facilities. The protection sign for martyrs' commemorative facilities is in the overall shape of a monument, with the main body in gold, including elements such as a red star, an "immortal" inscription, a monument, and a staircase. It presents an uplifting posture, symbolizing the great ideals and noble beliefs of the martyrs, and reflecting the respect, praise, and commemoration of the martyrs by the Party and the state. The protection mark for martyr commemorative facilities is a specific image of martyr commemorative facilities at all levels throughout the country, and is a specialized mark for the protection and management units of martyr commemorative facilities at all levels to fulfill their responsibilities in construction, repair, management, and maintenance of martyr commemorative facilities in accordance with the law; The Martyrs' Memorial Facility Signboard is engraved with a protection symbol and the name, protection level, and approved establishment unit of the Martyrs' Memorial Facility, used to indicate the basic information of the Martyrs' Memorial Facility. At the same time, in order to maintain the solemn and dignified image of the protection signs of martyr memorial facilities, and to standardize the use of the protection signs of martyr memorial facilities, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs has simultaneously issued the "Management Measures for the Use of Protection Signs of Martyrs Memorial Facilities" (hereinafter referred to as the "Measures"), with a focus on clarifying the production subject, usage scenarios, and management requirements of the protection signs of martyr memorial facilities. The Measures stipulate that the protection signs for martyr commemorative facilities shall be used in the main building areas of martyr commemorative facilities at all levels and in the office spaces of martyr commemorative facilities protection and management units at all levels; It can be used for posters, leaflets, picture albums, books, record books, medals, certificates and other printed and promotional materials of martyr memorial facilities, special websites, microblogs, WeChat official account and other network platforms related to the publicity and protection of martyr memorial facilities, as well as various public welfare activities related to the praise of heroes and martyrs; Not allowed to be used for trademarks, commercial advertisements, commercial activities, and other for-profit activities; It shall not be used in non martyr memorial facilities, buildings, office spaces, or other occasions or items that damage the solemn and serious image of the protective signs of martyr memorial facilities. The "Measures" clearly stipulate that the technical specifications for the protection signs and signage of martyr memorial facilities shall be formulated by the Ministry of Veterans Affairs; The competent department for the work of retired soldiers under the provincial people's government shall, in accordance with technical specifications, uniformly produce protective signs and signboards for martyr commemorative facilities within its administrative area; The protection and management units of martyr memorial facilities at all levels are responsible for the hanging, use, and service management of the protection signs and signs of martyr memorial facilities. The Measures emphasize that all organizations and citizens should correctly use the protection signs and signboards of martyr memorial facilities, and respect and remember the sacrifices and contributions made by martyrs for the country, nation, and people. No organization or individual shall, without approval, make, sell, or use protective signs and signboards for martyr commemorative facilities. (Reporter Guo Mingzhi) (Xinhua News Agency)