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5 Signal Command Patch.US Army
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Description
On an orange shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height a stylized green demi-dragon with red eye emitting two black flashes.
Symbolism
Orange and white are the colors traditionally associated with Signal units. The demi-dragon alludes to the unit’s area of operations in Worms, Germany.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 24 October 1994. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-815)
On an orange shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height a stylized green demi-dragon with red eye emitting two black flashes.
Symbolism
Orange and white are the colors traditionally associated with Signal units. The demi-dragon alludes to the unit’s area of operations in Worms, Germany.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 24 October 1994. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-815)