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67th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade
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Description
A vertical rectangle arched convexly at top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border, fimbriated by a 1/16 inch (.16 cm) white inner edge, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall, on a blue background a white byl bendwise issuing from base.
Symbolism
Blue and white are the colors used for Infantry, the original unit designation. The byl, a form of pike carried by foot soldiers, and one of the earliest Infantry weapons, symbolizes the historical assault and defense traditions of the Infantry.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 67th Infantry Brigade on 18 June 1964. It was amended to change the wording of paragraph 2 on 4 December 1964. The insignia was rescinded on 15 July 1988. It was reinstated and redesignated effective 1 September 2008, for the 67th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade with the description and symbolism updated. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-324)
A vertical rectangle arched convexly at top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border, fimbriated by a 1/16 inch (.16 cm) white inner edge, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall, on a blue background a white byl bendwise issuing from base.
Symbolism
Blue and white are the colors used for Infantry, the original unit designation. The byl, a form of pike carried by foot soldiers, and one of the earliest Infantry weapons, symbolizes the historical assault and defense traditions of the Infantry.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 67th Infantry Brigade on 18 June 1964. It was amended to change the wording of paragraph 2 on 4 December 1964. The insignia was rescinded on 15 July 1988. It was reinstated and redesignated effective 1 September 2008, for the 67th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade with the description and symbolism updated. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-324)