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25 August 2009 11:07
 

Michael F. McCartney;71181 wrote:

Message #211, Eisenhower HS in Texas—really a nice design!

 


Yes, but a pity they couldn’t incorporate elements of DDE’s coat of arms somehow.

 
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05 September 2009 15:59
 

Yes instead of using the most overused symbol of Learning the Lamp, some part of the Eisenhower Arms could have been used.

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Graphics/FiresCofESSI.jpg

US Army Fires Center of Excellence SSI.

 

"Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: A shield-shaped embroidered item, blazoned as follows:  Gules, on an arrowhead Sable throughout issuant from base in front of two lightning bolts in saltire Or, all between two mullets of the last, a cannon erect the muzzle Or; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) Yellow border. Overall dimensions are 3 1/8 inches (7.94 cm) in height and 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm) in width.

 

Symbolism: Scarlet and yellow are the colors traditionally associated with Artillery units. The arrowhead denotes the growth of the two branches in the western plains of the United States, the first “indirect fire” at Agincourt and the symbol of the pointed tip for Air Defense Artillery. The stars indicate excellence, the requirements in support of Warfighting Commanders. The cannon symbolizes the Fires Center of Excellence’s mission to develop qualified fire warriors and leaders. The crossed lightning bolts signify the resolution for the future of Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery branches in the direction of Electronic Warfare and Directed Energy aspects.

 

Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 28 May 2009.  (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-999)"

 

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Graphics/FiresCofEDUI.jpg

The DUI of the above mentioned unit.

 

"Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in width overall consisting of a blue globe, gridlined silver surmounted by a red arrowhead throughout bearing three black discs, one and two, superimposed by a gold star, all above a black scroll inscribed “AGILE AND DECISIVE” in silver.

 

Symbolism: The globe alludes to the worldwide strategic nature of the Fires missions. The arrowhead denotes the growth of the two branches of Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery. The star indicates the Center of Excellence. The black discs signify cannon balls, suggesting the branch heritage of Artillery.

 

Background: The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 12 June 2009."

 
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13 September 2009 06:34
 

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176th Engineer Brigade SSI.

"Description: A shield shaped embroidered item blazoned: Gules, on a pale and chief Argent, a tower issuant from base Sable, windowed of the first; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) Black border. Overall dimensions are 3 1/4 inches (8.26 cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width.

 

Symbolism: Scarlet is the color traditionally associated with Engineer units.  The shield shape suggests an arrowhead; the pale and chief illustrate the letter “T.” The combination of the images alludes to the 36th Infantry Division with whom elements of the Brigade served during World War I, World War II, and Operations Iraqi Freedom. The tower signifies solidity, symbolizing the Brigade’s mission.

 

Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 27 May 2009.  (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-1000) "

 

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Graphics/176EngrBdeDUI.jpg

176th Engineer Brigade DUI.

 

"Description: A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in width overall consisting of a shield blazoned as follows: Per saltire Argent and Azure, a saltire dovetailed Argent (Silver Gray), a base embattled Gules masoned of the third, overall a sword erect of the last, charged on the blade a mullet Azure. Attached below a Red scroll inscribed “QUOD INCEPIMUS CONFICIEMUS” in Silver.

 

Symbolism: White and blue indicate air and sea, conveying the Brigade’s mission to conduct operations worldwide. The saltire denotes determination; the dovetailed saltire symbolizes concertina wire, with the embattled and masoned base illustrates the unit’s construction mission. The sword represents the Brigade’s combat readiness while on active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. The star alludes to the location of the unit in Texas, the Lone Star State. The motto translates to “What We Have Begun We Will Finish.”

 

Background: The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 27 May 2009."

 

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Graphics/449AvnBdeSSI.jpg

449th Aviation Brigade SSI.

 

"Description: A rectangular embroidered device 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 5/16 inches (5.87 cm) in width overall and bowed at top and bottom edges consisting of an ultramarine blue field charged with a white antique sword point down between two golden orange wings upraised and two white lightning flashes issuing from each side, their points meeting in base below the sword tip, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) golden orange border.

 

Symbolism: Ultramarine blue and golden orange are traditionally associated with the Aviation Branch. White denotes integrity and purpose. The wings represent flight; the sword refers to the numeral “one,” recalling the organization’s ties to the birthplace of powered flight in North Carolina and the unit motto, “First In Flight.” Together, the lightning flashes form an aerial axis of advance and with the sword, represent the bold, dynamic strike capabilities of the Assault Theater Aviation Brigade. The lightning flashes refer also to the dual nature of the organization, whose focus includes combat capabilities and defense support to the homeland. The golden orange border signifies strength and unity.

 

Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 16 June 2009. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-1003)

 

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Graphics/449AvnBdeDUI.jpg

449th Avn Bde DUI.

 

"Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in width overall consisting of a stylized silver rendition of the Wright Brothers’ Monument enveloped by the blue elliptical contrail issuing from a silver flight symbol; the contrail inscribed "FIRST" on the left and "IN FLIGHT" on the right in silver; the area between the contrail and the monument is golden orange.

 

Symbolism: Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally associated with Aviation. The profile of the Wright Brothers’ Monument at Kittyhawk commemorates the birth of powered flight in North Carolina and alludes to the unit’s location and mission. The motto exemplifies the continuing dedication to excellence and achievement.

 

Background: The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 449th Aviation Group on 14 April 1988. It was redesignated for the 449th Aviation Brigade and amended to update the description on 31 July 2008."

 
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13 September 2009 06:37
 

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149th Support Battalion.

"Blazon:

 

Shield: Per chevron enhanced Or and Azure, between two supporting griffins Gules, a cross of the last, charged with thirteen mullets Argent, in chief a bugle of the first.

 

Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Kentucky Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Azure, within a garland of trumpet vine clasped hands clothed at the wrists all Proper.

 

Motto: SUSTINEO PUGNA (Sustaining The Fight).

 

Symbolism:

 

Shield: The mission of support is represented by the per chevron division of the field. The griffins symbolize vigilance, valor, and combat effectiveness in all battle engagements. The cross with thirteen stars represents the first States of the Union and religious ideals of the new nation. The bugle denotes the traditions and heritage of the unit, recalling the captured bugle carried by the chief bugler of the 2d Kentucky Infantry in 1862. Gold denotes excellence, dark blue recalls the Orphan flag associated with the unit’s history.

 

Crest: The crest is that of the Kentucky Army National Guard.

 

Background: The coat of arms was approved on 26 June 2009."

 
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13 September 2009 09:11
 

Marcus K;71820 wrote:

The cross with thirteen stars represents the first States of the Union and religious ideals of the new nation.


Perhaps if the "new nation" refers to the Confederate States of America!  This device comes straight from the battle flags carried by the 1st Kentucky ("Orphans") Brigade of the Confederate Army of Tennessee, to which this unit traces its lineage.

 

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~orphanhm/4ky_phot.jpg

 

Editorial comment:  It’s interesting that faced with a choice between offending those who oppose the intrusion of religious allusions into official US symbols and those who would eliminate favorable allusions to the Confederacy, the Army (or at least the Kentucky National Guard) was willing to take its chance with the former.

 
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13 September 2009 11:20
 

Well I also read in some Confederate symbolism there.

 
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13 September 2009 13:08
 

Marcus K;71827 wrote:

Well I also read in some Confederate symbolism there.


Maybe, but without knowing the history of the unit there’s nothing in the TIOH write-up that would indicate Confederate service.  Kentucky was one of the border states that had substantial numbers of men fighting on both sides of the war; this regiment was on the Confederate side, but there was another 2d Kentucky Infantry in the Union Army as well.

 
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13 September 2009 17:46
 

Joseph McMillan;71828 wrote:

Maybe, but without knowing the history of the unit there’s nothing in the TIOH write-up that would indicate Confederate service.  Kentucky was one of the border states that had substantial numbers of men fighting on both sides of the war; this regiment was on the Confederate side, but there was another 2d Kentucky Infantry in the Union Army as well.


Correct, but then not all are History Buffs like I’am.

 
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14 September 2009 00:57
 

There are a great many flags, seals, and shields which contain Confederate symbolism, but fortunately (from the historian’s perspective) these are largely unrecognized by the public. It is rather like, "what you don’t know can’t offend you."

The same could probably be said for a lot of religious symbolism, for except for the cross or the Star of David, much of it is a "fly-by."

 

To me this is rather delightful, and it is one of the things that makes this avocation fascinating.

 

/Charles

 
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24 September 2009 08:07
 

These symbols are perhaps best left as a historical reminder. Now on to some new TIOH pictures:

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/JROTC_Graphics/OR/LebanonHSJROTCORSLI.jpg

SLI of the Lebanon High School JROTC, Lebanon, OR.

 

"Shoulder Loop Insignia. Description: On a Silver colored metal and enamel device 1 3/6 inch (3.02 cm) in height consisting of a shield blazoned:  Azure, between two tomahawks heads Gules, handles Argent (Silver Gray) in saltire, with pendant feather Proper, in chief a torch of knowledge of the third, in sinister Olympic rings of the last, in dexter strawberry garnished Argent (Silver Gray), and in base a Douglas fir tree of the last. Attached above the shield, a Red scroll inscribed “LEBANON” and attached below the shield a Red scroll inscribed “HIGH SCHOOL” all in Silver letters.

 

Symbolism: Red and Royal Blue are the school colors. The torch symbolizes education, the Olympic rings indicate athletics, the tree signifies the area economy, and the strawberry shows community pride. The tomahawks represent school activities and promote pride in and dedication to the battalion, school and community.

 

Background: The shoulder loop insignia was authorized 31 August 2009."

 

 

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/JROTC_Graphics/GA/JacksonCountyCompHSGAJROTCSLI.jpg

SLI of the Jackson County Comprehensive High School JROTC, Jefferson, GA.

 

"Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: On a silver metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inch (2.86 cm) high, per bend gules and sable a panther passant on the bend, ascending of the last between in sinister chief an arched doorway (Georgia Arches) and a lamp of knowledge in dexter base argent. Attached around the sides and base a scroll base metal inscribed “JACKSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL” in black lettering.

 

Symbolism: Red and black are the school colors. The black panther is the mascot. The “Georgia Arches” identifies the school with the State and the University of Georgia. The lamp of Knowledge signifies the dedication to high academic standards.

 

Background: The shoulder loop insignia was approved on 13 August 2009."

 
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26 September 2009 12:12
 

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Graphics/15EngBnCOA.jpg

15th Engineer Battalion.

"Coat of Arms.

 

Blazon:

 

Shield: Per bend Argent and Gules.

 

Crest: On a wreath of the colors Argent and Gules an oak leaf bendwise Gules in front of a rock Proper.

 

Motto: DRIVE ON.

 

Symbolism:

 

Shield: The shield is divided per bend, red and white, the colors of the Corps of Engineers.

 

Crest: The crest consists of a rock taken from the coat of arms of St. Mihiel, while the oak leaf represents service at Meuse-Argonne during World War I.

 

Background: The coat of arms was originally approved for the 15th Engineer Battalion (Separate) on 27 February 1941. It was redesignated for the 15th Engineer Battalion (Combat) on 7 July 1954."

 
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26 September 2009 12:17
 

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Graphics/151InfoOpsGrpDUI.jpg

151st Information Operations Group DUI.

"Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description:  A gold color metal and dark blue enameled rectangle rounded on the top and bottom 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of two gray pallets issuant from base, couped in chief each charged with two gold stars palewise, all below a gold crown with seven rays, attached around the sides and bottom of the rectangle is a red scroll doubled and inscribed with “NOS MEMOR” in gold; overall in base a crossed sword, blade white, hand guard and pommel gold with a brown leather grip and a lightning bolt gold.

 

Symbolism: The lightning bolt and sword are adopted from the 1st Information Command and are symbolic to the Information Operations community.  Dark blue, red, and white are our National colors. The red of the scroll is for valor and sacrifice. Its inscription “NOS MEMOR” which translates to “We Remember” is a tribute to the 9/11 victims and its impact on New York City and the world.  The two pallets represent the World Trade Center, ground zero, only 30 minutes from the unit’s location. The Liberty crown is also symbolic of the organization’s location in New York City. Many of the unit’s soldiers came from the 77th Infantry Division (Regional Readiness Command) and the stars on the pallets honor the four soldiers from the 77th that were killed in the World Trade Center on 9/11.

 

Background: The distinctive unit insignia was approved effective 16 September 2009."

 

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Graphics/301InfoOpsBnCOA.jpg

301st Information Operations Battalion.

 

"Blazon:

 

Shield: Argent, two pallets Sable surmounted by a sword of the first (Silver Gray), grip Gules, point up and a lightning bolt of the like saltirewise, issuant from sinister base overall a cubit arm and hand of the Statue of Liberty bendwise grasping a torch flamant palewise Or.

 

Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve:  From a wreath Argent and Sable, the Lexington Minute Man Proper. The statue of the Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kitson, sculptor), stands on the common in Lexington, Massachusetts.

 

Motto: LIGHT THE PATH.

 

Symbolism:

 

Shield: The hand and arm grasping the torch from the Statute of Liberty represents the Battalion’s activation in New York and the importance of freedom. The torch symbolizes knowledge and wisdom, as well as, providing a better light on past, present, and future operations. The sword refers to the warrior spirit. The lightning bolt alludes to zeal, action, courage, communication, and the necessity to synchronize all forms of communication for the success of the mission. The motto “LIGHT THE PATH” pertains to the ability of knowledge and information to shape and synchronize the battlefield.  The teal color is linked to Information Operations as a branch immaterial field.

 

Crest: The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.

 

Background: The coat of arms was approved effective 16 September 2009."

 
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26 September 2009 12:20
 

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Graphics/STB34InfDivCOA.jpg

Special Troops Battalion of the 34th Infantry Division.

"Blazon:

 

Shield: Celeste, on a pile Argent, a bovine skull Gules, in base two mullets Or; two flanches Azure (Dark Blue) charged in dexter with a key in pale, ward downward and outward and in sinister a lightning bolt palewise of the fourth.

 

Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Minnesota Army National Guard: From a wreath Argent and Celeste, a sheaf of wheat Proper.

 

Motto: SUPPORT THE ATTACK.

 

Symbolism:

 

Shield: Dark blue is the color traditionally associated with Infantry units. The red bovine skull, taken from the 34th Infantry Division insignia, placed on the pile denotes military strength and vitality. The light blue colored background is reminiscence of the Minnesota flag, the home state of the unit. The stars indicate the Divisional Command that is supported by the Special Troops Battalion. The flanches suggest the high caliber of the unit’s service members.  The key signifies the Supply and Services responsibilities; the lightning bolt illustrates the communication capabilities provided by the Battalion.

 

Crest: The crest is that of the Minnesota Army National Guard.

 

Background: The coat of arms was approved on 26 June 2009."

 
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26 September 2009 23:12
 

Marcus K;72073 wrote:

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Graphics/15EngBnCOA.jpg

15th Engineer Battalion.


When I first saw the above image, I thought that they were the arms of a Signal unit, then I realised that the colours were upside down for the arms to be a heraldic interpretation of the old fashioned semaphore signal flag.

 

http://www.crwflags.com/art/mil/semaphoreset.gif

 
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04 October 2009 06:37
 

Well indeed, but the US Signal Corps has Tenné and Argent as its primary colours. Continuing with some News form the TIOH:

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Graphics/501OrdBnCOA.jpg

501st Ordnance Battalion.

 

"Coat of Arms.

 

Blazon:

 

Shield: Argent, the badge of the old 2d Infantry, New York National Guard, Proper (a Red apple with stem and two leaves, charged with a White figure “2”); on a chief Azure a Roman sword in sheath (from the Spanish War medal), a prickly pear cactus and a fleur-de-lis, all Or.

 

Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the New York Army National Guard:  From a wreath Argent and Azure, the full rigged ship “Half Moon” all Proper.

 

Motto: POSSUMUS ET VINCEMUS (We Are Able And Will Conquer).

 

Symbolism:

 

Shield: The shield is white, the color of the old Infantry facings. The apple is the badge of the old 2d Infantry, New York National Guard, which organization was known as the “Appleknockers.” The chief is blue, the present Infantry color. The sheathed sword represents service during the Spanish-American War; the cactus, service on the Mexican Border; and the fleur-de-lis, service during World War I.

 

Crest: The crest is that of the New York Army National Guard.

 

Background: The coat of arms was originally approved for the 105th Infantry Regiment on 13 February 1928. It was redesignated for the 205th Tank Battalion on 6 July 1955. It was redesignated for the 105th Infantry Regiment on 26 March 1962. The insignia was redesignated effective 1 September 2005, for the 501st Ordnance Battalion."

 

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Graphics/STB36InfDivCOA.jpg

Special Troops Battalion, 36th Infantry Division.

 

"Coat of Arms.

 

Blazon:

 

Shield: Per chevron Or and Gules (Brick Red), in chief two lozenges of the last and in base a mullet Argent within an annulet of the first.

 

Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Texas Army National Guard:  From a wreath Or and Gules (Brick Red), a mullet Argent encircled by a garland of live oak and olive Proper.

 

Motto: SUPPORT THROUGH SERVICE.

 

Symbolism:

 

Shield: Brick red is one of the colors associated with the Supply and Transport Branch, the original unit designation, and yellow for Armor, alludes to the that Battalion’s parent unit, the 49th Armored Division. The former unit’s support mission is indicated by the brick red chevron shape in the base of the shield, with the lozenge forms representing supplies and the annulet denoting wheeled transport. The single white star (symbol of Texas) enclosed by the annulet in allusion to the map symbol for capital cities, refers to Austin, Texas, where the Battalion is headquartered.

 

Crest: The crest is that of the Texas Army National Guard.

 

Background: The coat of arms was originally approved the 249th Supply and Transport Battalion on 17 September 1975. It was redesignated for the 249th Support Battalion effective 1 June 1987, with the symbolism revised. It was amended to correct the original unit designation on 16 May 1988. It was redesignated for the Special Troops Battalion, 36th Infantry Division, with the symbolism revised, effective 1 September 2008."