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Military Police School Patch. US Army
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Description
On a green lozenge 2 inches (5.08cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall, with rounded corners, a yellow torch surmounted by crossed yellow pistols.
Symbolism
The crossed pistols are taken from the Military Police Corps branch insignia. The torch signifies knowledge and enlightenment.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the Provost Marshal General Center on 17 Jun 1960. It was redesignated for the Provost Marshal General's School on 23 Oct 1962. On 21 Jul 1965 the insignia was redesignated for the U.S. Army Military Police School. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-292)
On a green lozenge 2 inches (5.08cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall, with rounded corners, a yellow torch surmounted by crossed yellow pistols.
Symbolism
The crossed pistols are taken from the Military Police Corps branch insignia. The torch signifies knowledge and enlightenment.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the Provost Marshal General Center on 17 Jun 1960. It was redesignated for the Provost Marshal General's School on 23 Oct 1962. On 21 Jul 1965 the insignia was redesignated for the U.S. Army Military Police School. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-292)
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