[8] According to Wyllie, there was "no official coordinated control or supervision over the designs of arms and badges for organizations prior to their adoption near the end of 1919, thus making them rife with heraldic and historical inaccuracies.
"[9] Kuhn's knack for heraldry was discovered while stationed at Fort Hamilton after World War I, when he was asked to design a coat of arms for his company.
[10] That same year, Kuhn was assigned to duty as an official Army artist responsible for the original designs of insignia and coats of arms for the cavalry, infantry, artillery, engineers, signal corps, and other branches.
[10] In 1923 Colonel Wyllie and Kuhn collaborated on an article about the history and development of the coats of arms and badges of the Coast Artillery Corps.
[12][13] Kuhn is credited with the original coat of arms for every regiment in the Coast Artillery Corps, the National Guard of the United States, and the crest of the minuteman of the organized reserves.
He accompanied "Uncle Ed" on many trips to the art galleries and libraries of Buffalo, where he explained the research process used to develop insignia, coats of arms, and authentic renditions of flags.
Demler's military decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, and the Bronze Star.
[17] A series of six watercolor paintings tracing the development and history of the flag of the president of the United States were donated to the White House, and hung in the Military Aides' room in 1972.
[18] In 1977, the Smithsonian received twenty-two of Kuhn's watercolors showing various official American flags with bearers in service uniforms and civilian dress.
[4] Kuhn, Edward, 202nd New York Infantry in Our Military Heritage -- Spanish American War (The Genealogy Center) White House Historical Association