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413 Support Brigade Patch. US Army
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401st Glider Infantry Regiment

Sleeve insignia of the 61st Infantry Battalion of the Land Forces of Switzerland

Ordnance School and Center Patch, US Army
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Description
A shield shape device 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width overall, divided per pairle White, Scarlet and Blue, overall a Silver Gray sword palewise fimbriated White, in chief a radiating Yellow sun with sixteen rays superimposed by the sword point and encircled around its sides and top by three Celeste concentric alternating crescents; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) Yellow border.
Symbolism
The white, scarlet, and blue background represents the parent Command, Army Materiel Command. The sword symbolizes protecting the Homeland and the constant state of readiness. Gold is emblematic of excellence and high ideals. The alternating Celeste crescents symbolize the waves of the Pacific Ocean and the areas in Army Pacific that require the unit’s mission to provide contingency contracting support. The sun and stylized waves highlight the Brigade’s home base in Hawaii.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 11 August 2009. It was cancelled by HQDA, G-1 directive on 21 February 2010. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-1011)
A shield shape device 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width overall, divided per pairle White, Scarlet and Blue, overall a Silver Gray sword palewise fimbriated White, in chief a radiating Yellow sun with sixteen rays superimposed by the sword point and encircled around its sides and top by three Celeste concentric alternating crescents; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) Yellow border.
Symbolism
The white, scarlet, and blue background represents the parent Command, Army Materiel Command. The sword symbolizes protecting the Homeland and the constant state of readiness. Gold is emblematic of excellence and high ideals. The alternating Celeste crescents symbolize the waves of the Pacific Ocean and the areas in Army Pacific that require the unit’s mission to provide contingency contracting support. The sun and stylized waves highlight the Brigade’s home base in Hawaii.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 11 August 2009. It was cancelled by HQDA, G-1 directive on 21 February 2010. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-1011)
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