Well sometimes the system really does work 
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SLI of the Waipahu High School JROTC, Waipahu, HI.
"Shoulder Loop Insignia. Description: A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height and overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per pale Azure and Buff charged with a disc counterchanged bearing a Marauder’s head affronte Proper. Attached below a Dark Blue scroll inscribed “PAU O’LE HOLOMUA” in Gold letters.
Symbolism: Navy blue and gold are the schools colors. The Marauder is the school mascot.
Background: The shoulder loop insignia was authorized 21 April 21, 2009."
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Cass High School JROTC, Cartersville, GA.
"Shoulder Loop Insignia. Description: On a Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height consisting of a council shield Ultramarine Blue partitioned by Gold lines quarterly, in the first quarter a torch inflamed surmounting five athletic rings entwined fesswise, in the second quarter an engineer protractor, in the third quarter a lamp of knowledge inflamed surmounting balanced scale, in the fourth quarter a harp conjoined with a drama mask smiling facing to sinister, all Gold.
On a Ultramarine Blue scroll across the top inscribed “COLONELS” and on the bottom a Ultramarine Blue scroll inscribed “CASS HS” all in base metal letters, and emerging from the top the Colonel standing legs crossed leaning on his cane in his sinister hand, his dexter hand placed inside his coat, and between a mantle surrounding the shield Azure supported by two swords crossed in saltire points down Gold.
Symbolism: The school colors are gold and ultramarine blue. The torch with athletic rings symbolize sports and physical fitness. The engineer’s protractor represents mathematics and education. The lamp surmounting the balanced scale signifies enlightenment with justice. The conjoined harp with drama mask represent music and acting.
Background: The shoulder loop insignia was authorized 29 April 2009."
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SSI of the 170th Infantry Brigade.
"Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: A rectangle arched at the top and bottom 3 inches (7.32 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall divided per bend sinister Celeste (Bluebird) and Azure (Flag Blue), a scarpe Buff, overall a Black bayonet point up outlined Golden Yellow, in chief an arc of three mullets of the last; all with a Golden Yellow 1/8 inch (.32 cm) border.
Symbolism: The light and dark blues reflect the colors of the U.S. Infantry, past and present. The tan diagonal line represents the Defense of Saudi Arabia and Liberation and Defense of Kuwait, the unit’s most recent campaigns. Gold is emblematic of excellence and signifies the Infantry Brigade’s supporting combat arm, Armor. The three stars are for World War I, World War II, and Southwest Asia Campaigns and commemorate the participation credits the Brigade was awarded in these Theaters of Operation. The upright bayonet symbolizes the combat mission of the 170th Infantry Brigade and its status of being a forward deployed unit.
Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved effective 16 October 2009."
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DUI of the above mentioned Brigade.
"Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a Gold eight pointed star bearing a shield blazoned as follows: Celeste, between a polar bear rampant Proper and a Roman gate Or, a scarpe Gules fimbriated of the second.” The shield is superimposed by a Black bayonet point up and encircled by a Dark Blue annulet inscribed with “STRENGTH HONOR DISCIPLINE” around the top and on either side of the bayonet’s grip which surmounts the annulet are three stars all Gold.
Symbolism: The eight pointed star, used widely in the Arabic states, signifies the Brigade’s campaign in Southwest Asia. The light and dark blues highlight the Infantry heritage. Gold is emblematic of excellence and high ideals. The annulet alludes to fidelity and stability. The bayonet with the shield highlights the combat mission of the Brigade and its status of being a forward deployed unit. The six stars on the annulet commemorate the number of campaigns the unit has participated in. The polar bear also commemorates the unit’s service in World War I, the Polar Bear Expedition, in Northern Russian. The stylized Roman gate honors the unit’s war service in the World War II Italian campaign and the taking of Rome. The red on the diagonal stripe is for valor and sacrifice of the warfighter.
Background: The distinctive unit insignia was approved effective 16 October 2009."
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131st Cavalry Regiment.
"Blazon:
Shield: Or, a Polynesian war club bendwise Vert, garnished of the field interlaced with an annulet Sable.
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Alabama Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Vert a slip of cotton plant with full bursting boll, Proper.
Motto: TAUGHT TO LEAD.
Symbolism:
Shield: The colors yellow and green are those of armored organizations, the original designation of the unit. The black annulet represents a link of chain mail and is symbolic of Armor. It may also be taken as the letter "O" standing for "Ozark," the location where the unit was organized. The war club interlaced with the annulet represents World War II combat service in the Central Pacific.
Crest: The crest is that of the Alabama Army National Guard.
Background: The coat of arms was originally approved for the 131st Tank Battalion, Alabama National Guard on 29 August 1951. It was redesignated for the 131st Armor, Alabama Army National Guard on 13 December 1960. The insignia was redesignated effective 1 September 2008, for the 131st Cavalry Regiment with the symbolism updated."
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90th Supply and Transport Battalion.
"Blazon:
Shield: Buff, a bend dancetté Azure fimbriated Or charged with three Lorraine crosses palewise of the last.
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: On a wreath of the colors Or and Buff, 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: DELIVER.
Symbolism:
Shield: The shield is buff, the color of the Quartermaster Corps. The bend is taken from the arms of Lorraine and has been made dancetté to allude to the battle line covered by the 315th Supply Train in the theater of operations during World War I, and the Lorraine crosses represent the three engagements of the organization.
Crest: The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.
Background: The coat of arms was originally approved for the 90th Division Quartermaster Train on 10 December 1931. It was amended to change the blazon of the shield on 31 May 1932. The insignia was approved and reassigned to the 415th Quartermaster Regiment on 3 January 1938. It was redesignated for the 415th Quartermaster Battalion on 25 March 1942. It was redesignated for the 90th Supply and Transport Battalion on 3 December 1964. The insignia was amended to correct the blazon of the shield and crest on 16 December 1964."
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377th Sustainment Command SSI.
"Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: On a shield 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border a yellow field charged with two blue arrowheads above the apexes of two red interlaced chevrons.
Symbolism: The supply and services and maintenance elements of the organization are represented by the two red chevrons and the arrowheads refer to the combat units which the organization supports.
Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 377th Support Brigade on 11 May 1966. It was redesignated for the 377th Corps Support Command on 19 October 1979. It was redesignated for the 377th Support Command (Theater Army Area) effective 16 July 1981. The insignia was redesignated with the description updated for the 377th Support Command on 19 October 2000. It was redesignated effective 16 September 2007, for the 377th Sustainment Command. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-420) "
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"Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a gold star of seven points charged with a red star of seven points, superimposed on a red “Y” frame fastened with three gold rivets to and encircled by a continuous blue scroll flattened at top and bearing the inscription in gold letters “CAN DO” between the forks of the “Y” frame and “ANYTIME ANYWHERE” in base, the stem of the “Y” frame separating the two words.
Symbolism: The “Y” frame or brace is used to refer to the organization’s basic mission of support, and is also a symbol of coordinated strength equally distributed. The two seven pointed stars allude to the COSTAR nature and function of the unit.
Background: The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 377th Support Brigade on 23 February 1967. It was redesignated for the 377th Corps Support Command on 19 October 1979. It was redesignated for the 377th Support Command (Theater Army Area) effective 16 July 1981. The insignia was redesignated with the description updated for the 377th Support Command on 19 October 2000. It was redesignated effective 16 September 2007, for the 377th Sustainment Command."
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US Army Expeditionary Contacting Command DUI.
"Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a Gold laurel wreath superimposed by a voided equilateral Red triangle with the inscription between bezants in dexter and sinister corners “ENGAGED” on dexter side, “CAPABLE” on sinister side and “COMMITTED” on bottom in Gold letters with the blade of a Black sword piercing the triangle and supporting a small shield blazoned: Tierced in pairle Argent, Gules and Azure, a mullet of four points Or.
Symbolism: Gold is emblematic of excellence and high ideals. Red, white, and blue, our National colors, are also the colors of the Army Materiel Command (AMC), the Expeditionary Contracting Command’s higher Army command. The AMC association is further highlighted by these colors and the configuration of the small shield. The polestar, symbol of guidance and the four cardinal directional points, emphasize the Command’s worldwide mission to command and control the contracting Support Brigades. This includes contingency, operational, and installation contracting support to forward deployed locations. The triangle with the rivets represents strong support. The sword interlacing the triangle is for readiness and the around the clock support to the Warfighter.
Background: The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 6 February 2009."
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Special Operations Command Africa US Army Element SSI.
"Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: A shield-shaped embroidered device 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width overall consisting of a scarlet shield charged with a black stylized lion’s head surmounted by a black dagger point up with the word “AIRBORNE” in scarlet letters above upon a black embowed tab, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border.
Symbolism: The shield indicates a strong defense and represents the command structure of the organization, its three sides symbolizing its missions on land, sea, and in the air. The lion’s head symbolizes courage, strength, and determination applied with wisdom and intelligence. The black dagger recalls the mission and heritage of Special Operations. Red symbolizes courage, fortitude, and sacrifice; black denotes determination and constancy.
Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 16 January 2009. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-989)"
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Special Operations Command Africa US Army Element DUI.
"Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a grey textured oval bordered black with the silhouette of two crossed Zulu warrior spears behind a Zulu warrior shield all black. The center of the shield has sixteen billets horizontal in two rows of eight on either side. Attached around the top of the oval is a black scroll that arcs from end to end of the scroll. Attached around the sides and bottom of the oval is black scroll inscribed “PROCEDIMUS UNA” in silver letters.
Symbolism: Light and dark, black and silver, symbolize day and night, as well as overt and covert operations. The shield and spears, adapted from the weaponry of the Zulu Nation recognizes the elite war fighting of the Special Operations soldiers. The motto translates to “Let Us Go Forward Together.”
Background: The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 9 April 2009."
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2nd Air Defence Artillery Regiment.
"Blazon:
Shield: Paly of fifteen Gules and Argent, two Indian arrows saltirewise Or, behind a serpent Vert, lipped and eyed of the third, coiled around and above a prickly pear cactus Proper.
Crest: On a wreath of the colors Argent and Gules an eagle close Or sitting on and at the intersection of a saltire Azure fimbriated Argent.
Motto: FIDUS ULTRA FINEM (Faithful Beyond The End).
Symbolism:
Shield: The shield is scarlet for Artillery. The fifteen stripes, representative of the United States national flag of 1814, allude to the battle of Fort McHenry in which a company of the Regiment participated. The snake and cactus commemorate service in the Mexican War. The arrows refer to the Indian Wars.
Crest: The American Eagle, centered on the saltire from the battle flag of the Confederacy, depicts the defense of Fort Pickens, the only fort south of Fort Monroe which remained loyal to the Federal Government throughout the Civil War.
Background: The coat of arms was originally approved for the 2d Coast Artillery Regiment on 24 November 1924. It was redesignated for the 2d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion on 2 August 1951. It was cancelled on 13 July 1959. The insignia was restored and authorized for the 2d Air Defense Artillery Regiment on 1 September 1971. It was amended to cite the correct organizational element in the symbolism on 1 November 1983."
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Special Troops Battalion, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
"Blazon:
Shield: Gules, a bend Or surmounted by another per pale Gules (Brick Red) and Vert, issuant from base a castle of three towers of the second, the center tower bearing a bayonet Sable charged on the blade with a lightning bolt of the second and the lower towers on either side charged with a cross pommelly of the fifth; on a chief per pale Azure (Cobalt Blue) and of the second, in dexter seven mullets chevronwise of the last and in sinister a sphinx of the fifth.
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Georgia Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Gules, a boar’s head erased of the second, in the mouth an oak branch Vert fructed of the first.
Motto: GIVE ME THE MISSION.
Symbolism:
Shield: Scarlet denotes the heritage of the Battalion being reorganized from Engineer into a Special Troops Battalion. Scarlet also denotes valor and sacrifice; gold is for honor and high achievement. The castle symbolizes fortification and a strong defense and represents the Engineer units within the Battalion. The Battalion’s combat multiplier units, Infantry, Chemical, Military Police, Transportation, and Engineers are represented by the bayonet, cobalt blue, green, brick red, and scarlet respectively. The lightning bolt on the bayonet highlights the communication units that provide the organization with the “Voice of Command” within the Battalion and the historical ties with the 48th Infantry Brigade, “Lightning Brigade.” The sphinx underscores the Military Intelligence units that are part of the Battalion and their ability to “know all” on the battlefield. It also denotes the unit’s service in Egypt as a major command force in recent years. The seven stars commemorate the four decorations and three major campaigns the unit has participated in. The stars in arrowhead formation signify the Sapper’s mission of breaking through enemy defenses.
Crest: The crest is that of the Georgia Army National Guard.
Background: The coat of arms was approved on 27 February 2009."
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364th Sustainment Command SSI.
"Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: On a blue heptagon shaped embroidered item, a soldier red disc centrally placed and displaying a white triquetra, the disc emitting four white arrows toward each directional point (North, South, East, and West); all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border. The overall dimension is 2 3/4 inches (6.99 cm) in diameter.
Symbolism: Red, white, and blue are the nation’s colors. The heptagon signifies the seven Army values: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. Blue suggests the expeditionary nature of the unit, representing the waters of Puget Sound, located in Washington State, where the Command activated. The soldier red disc with the blue background alludes to the unit’s Logistical mission of continual worldwide support. The triquetra, Latin for “three cornered” indicates the three primary branches of logistics - Transportation, Ordnance, and Quartermaster - which closely coordinated, will sustain the fight to the end. The arrows denote the Command’s four functional areas of expertise: Transportation, Maintenance and Munitions, Supply and Services, and Petroleum and Water.
Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved effective 16 September 2009. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-993)"
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364th Sustainment Command DUI.
"Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a buff masoned background bearing a white scroll charged with three horizontal rows of black cipher squares arranged three then six and four squares in base, all between a scarlet scroll folded near each end and inscribed at the top “WE LIVE TO SUPPORT” in gold letters, surmounted overall in base and above the bottom row on the scroll a blue chevron.
Symbolism: The masoned wall represents the location of the original unit, Fort Totten named in honor of Brigadier General Joseph Gilbert Totten, a former Chief Engineer of the Army. The black cipher squares on the white scroll allude to one of the missions of the unit to offer cryptologistic services. The arrangement of the cipher squares, three, six, four symbolizes the numerical designation of the unit. The blue chevron, the color suggested by the background of the State Flag of New York, symbolizes the former Group’s authority to provide command and control. Buff and scarlet are colors used by Support units.
Background: The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 364th General Support Group on 20 January 1971. It was redesignated for the 364th Support Group on 15 June 1972. The insignia was redesignated effective 16 September 2009, for the 364th Sustainment Command and amended to update the description and revise the symbolism."
Marcus K;69506 wrote:
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377th Sustainment Command SSI.
Oh yeah! It can’t get much better than this.
Marcus K;69505 wrote:
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131st Cavalry Regiment.
I don’t care for the crest, but these arms are quite striking (pun intended).
Marcus K;69505 wrote:
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131st Cavalry Regiment.
This has always been one of my favorites, and not just because it’s an Alabama unit. Pure heraldry, but with an updated twist—it’s easy to imagine the same arms borne in 1350 if you just replace the war club with a mace.
(And I like the crest…what’s wrong with it?)
Joseph McMillan;69512 wrote:
This has always been one of my favorites, and not just because it’s an Alabama unit. Pure heraldry, but with an updated twist—it’s easy to imagine the same arms borne in 1350 if you just replace the war club with a mace.
(And I like the crest…what’s wrong with it?)
There’s nothing wrong with the crest. It just doesn’t do anything for me. I didn’t mean anything disparaging when I said I didn’t care for it, just simply to highlight that what I really like is the shield.
Marcus K;69506 wrote:
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377th Sustainment Command SSI.
I agree. I don’t much care for many military insignia—too complicated. This, however, is truly bold and striking.
Yes they are indeed quite good. Here are som new ones, som good other not so.
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SSI of the 310th Sustainment Command.
"Description: On a blue disc edged with a 1/16 inch (.16 cm) white border with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border, 2 inches (5.08 cm) in diameter overall, four white chains saltirewise throughout linked to a central white ring.
Symbolism: The four chains linked to the central ring symbolize the control and dispatching of supplies to various areas of operations.
Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 310th Logistical Command on 26 January 1956. It was redesignated for the 310th Field Army Support Command on 23 August 1968. The insignia was redesignated for the 310th Support Command (Theater Army Area) on 10 May 1982. It was redesignated effective 16 September 2007, for the 310th Sustainment Command with description updated. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-37)"
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DUI of the 310th Sustainment Command.
"Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a background saltirewise blue and scarlet bearing at the center a gray confederate cavalry hat with a black band and plume on a white saltire with lower ends passing under and upper ends extending slightly beyond a gold, all enclosing, triple folded scroll inscribed “VICTORY THROUGH SUPPORT” in black letters.
Symbolism: The plumed gray confederate cavalry hat alludes to Colonel Mosby, CSA and his Rangers after whom the John Singleton Mosby USAR Center in Alexandria, Virginia, was named and where the unit was formerly located. The saltire is a symbol of support; the saltire also appeared on the Confederate Battle Flag and in this instance refers to Virginia, the area in which Mosby and his Rangers operated. Blue, red, and white are the National colors.
Background: The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 310th Field Army Support Command on 8 May 1973. It was redesignated for the 310th Support Command (Theater Army Area) on 10 May 1982. The insignia was redesignated effective 16 September 2007, for the 310th Sustainment Command with description and symbolism updated."
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30th Support Battalion.
"Blazon:
Shield: Per bend Gules and Azure, a lightning flash bendwise throughout Or; in chief a bezant charged with three mullets one and two Argent, overall an antique sword hilt to base palewise Proper, its tip surmounting the base of the bezant.
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Tennessee Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Gules, upon a mount Vert a hickory tree Proper charged with three mullets one and two Argent.
Motto: VOLUNTARIS ADIUVO LIBERTAS (Volunteering to Support Freedom).
Symbolism:
Shield: The colors red, white, and blue represent the colors of the United States and the State of Tennessee. The lightning flash represents combat service support and the speed at which it performs its mission, while the sword indicates readiness and support to the soldiers. The bezant bears three white mullets as a reference to the State Flag of Tennessee and also signifies the three primary divisions of the State: East, Middle, and West Tennessee.
Crest: The crest is that of the Tennessee Army National Guard.
Background: The coat of arms was approved on 7 May 2009."
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351th Support Battalion.
"Blazon:
Shield: Per saltire Gules and Buff, within an orle Or charged with thirteen (13) pellets, wings conjoined in base of the third.
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the South Carolina Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Gules (Brick Red), upon a mount Vert a palmetto tree Proper charged with a crescent Argent.
Motto: ALWAYS SUPERIOR.
Symbolism:
Shield: The following elements make up the logistical functions of the Battalion - Brick red, the color associated with the Transportation branch, denotes the unit’s capability to move troops, supplies and equipment; Buff refers to the Quartermaster responsibilities to provide supplies and services and the pellets suggest Ordnance and munitions. The number 13 (thirteen) alludes to South Carolina as one of the original thirteen colonies. The wings symbolize flight. The saltire signifies the cooperation and determination of each branch to perform as a whole. The orle indicates continuance to operate effectively amidst uncertainty.
Crest: The crest is that of the South Carolina Army National Guard.
Background: The coat of arms was approved on 25 March 2009."
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915th Support Battalion.
"Blazon:
Shield: Per fess Gules and Purpure, on a fess Or a stylized writing pen of the second and a sword Sable saltirewise points up, debruised by a pale of the third surmounted by another of the fourth bearing a horseshoe nail point down; on either side in chief a demi-horse couped rampant and respectant, in base the Greek letters Alpha and Omega of the second.
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Or and Gules, the Lexington Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kitson, sculptor), stands on the common in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Motto: FOR WANT OF A NAIL.
Symbolism:
Shield: The horseshoe nail and the horses highlight the Battalion’s motto which originates from a famous medieval rhyme showing that small actions can result in large consequences. The pale or column alludes to support. Gold is emblematic of honor and high achievement and scarlet, secondary color of Army Support, is for valor and zeal. The crossed writing pen and sword represent contracting capabilities and military preparedness respectively. The purple is for the unit’s Joint mission association. The Alpha and Omega refers to the contracting process, from beginning to end, to all classes of supply and services necessary for the mission success.
Crest: The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.
Background: The coat of arms was approved effective 16 May 2009."
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US Army Europe SSI.
"Description: On a dark blue Norman shield with curved top 3 5/16 inches (8.41 cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width, palewise, a double handed flaming sword, 2 1/8 inches (5.40 cm) in length, hilt golden yellow, white blade, red flames, all below an arched chief 5/8 inch (1.59 cm) in depth on center line, 1/8 inch (.32 cm) from the top and sides of the shield in sky blue, the base of which is 5/8 inch (1.59 cm) on center line divided into a rainbow of five colors: red, golden orange, yellow, green, and blue in descending order.
Symbolism: The black shield, changed to dark blue when redesignated for the Headquarters U.S. Forces, European Theater in 1945, represented the darkness of oppression. The sword of liberation with rising flames represents justice by which the enemy power will be broken. Above the sword is a rainbow, emblematic of hope, containing the colors of the National Flags of the Allies. The sky blue above the rainbow represents a state of peace and tranquility to be restored to the enslaved people by the United Nations.
Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Forces on 13 December 1944. It was redesignated for Headquarters, U.S. Forces, European Theater and revised to change the background color from black to dark blue on 2 August 1945. It was redesignated for the European Command on 23 June 1947. The insignia was redesignated for United States Army Europe on 7 November 1952. It was amended to include the specific shade of orange in the description on 22 July 1970. It was cancelled effective 16 July 2009. The insignia was reinstated for United States Army Europe on 7 July 2009, revoking the cancellation. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-367)."
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US Army Europe DUI.
"Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height consisting of a vertical sword point up, with gold hilt and a white blade issuing red flames to wither side above a gold background contained in base by a curved V-shaped blue scroll with ends at either side of the flame turned gold; and the scroll inscribed with the words “SWORD OF FREEDOM” in gold letters.
Symbolism: The flaming sword, a symbol of military strength and readiness, and the colors gold, white, red, and blue are adapted from the shoulder sleeve insignia of United States Army Europe.
Background: The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for United States Army Europe on 27 July 1970. It was cancelled effective 16 July 2009. The insignia was reinstated for United States Army Europe on 7 July 2009, revoking the cancellation."
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7th Army SSI.
"Description: On a blue right angle triangular background, the hypotenuse to base, a seven stepped letter “A” (steps 1/4 inch (.64 cm)) in yellow with the center in scarlet, horizontal element 1/4 inch (.64 cm) in width. The overall dimensions are 1 15/16 inches (4.92 cm) in height and 3 3/4 inches (9.53 cm) in width.
Symbolism: The colors blue, yellow, and red allude to the three basic arms. The pyramidal figure is of a distinctive form with the symbolic letter “A” representing the first letter of the “Army” while the number of steps on each side represent the numerical designation of the unit.
Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the Seventh Army on 23 June 1943. It was amended to change the dimensions on 17 March 2008. The insignia was redesignated effective 16 July 2009, for United States Army Europe with the symbolism updated. The redesignation was cancelled and the insignia reinstated for Seventh Army on 7 July 2009. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-7)."
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7th Army DUI.
"Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in width overall consisting of blue isosceles triangle with a vertical stylized red arrow fimbriated gold issuing from base all in front of and extending over the top and sides of a gold crescent, the area within the horns of red, the blue triangle bearing the gold letter “A” as depicted on the authorized shoulder sleeve insignia, the cross bar of the letter “A” joined by a gold vertical bar of the same width to the inner rim of the crescent, the red areas on each side of the vertical gold bar being slightly narrower in width, the base of the crescent bearing six five-pointed stars of blue and contained within a concentric blue scroll with the inscription “Pyramid of Power” in gold letters, the ends of the scroll terminating at and conjoined with the base of the triangle at its extremities.
Symbolism: The design is based on the authorized shoulder sleeve insignia. The crescent alludes to the initial activation of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Seventh Army, in North Africa 10 July 1943: the bar connecting it with the “A” indicating the subsequent movement of the Army from organization and training in Africa to combat in Europe; the six stars referring to the Sicily, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, Central Europe and Ardennes-Alsace campaigns in which the Seventh Army participated; the arrow alluding to the assault landing in Southern France and the progressive advance through Europe beginning with the Sicily campaign. The elements of the design have been arranged to denote this advance and to illustrate the motto “Pyramid of Power.”
Background: The distinctive unit insignia was approved for Seventh Army on 28 October 1968. It was redesignated effective 16 July 2009, for United States Army Europe with the description and symbolism updated. The redesignation was cancelled and the insignia reinstated for Seventh Army on 7 July 2009."
