 The acceleration of activities brought about by World War II, the expansion of the Army, and subsequent increase of interest in symbolism, contributed to the growth of the program.In 1949, the Munitions Board, acting for the Army, Navy and Air Force, directed the Army to provide heraldic services to all military departments.The program was expanded further as a result of the enactment of Public Law 85-263, approved September 1957, 71 Stat.