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359 Signal Brigade Patch. US Army
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
On a rectangle arced at the top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) golden yellow border 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall, with the background quartered orange and white a blue globe outlined and gridlined white; overall issuing from upper left a golden yellow lightning flash to lower right.
Symbolism
Orange and white are the colors traditionally associated with Signal units. The flash symbolizes the unit's mission and connotes speed and accuracy. The blue globe signifies the unit's worldwide capabilities.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 12 January 1988. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-744)
Description
On a rectangle arced at the top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) golden yellow border 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall, with the background quartered orange and white a blue globe outlined and gridlined white; overall issuing from upper left a golden yellow lightning flash to lower right.
Symbolism
Orange and white are the colors traditionally associated with Signal units. The flash symbolizes the unit's mission and connotes speed and accuracy. The blue globe signifies the unit's worldwide capabilities.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 12 January 1988. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-744)