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Missouri State Army Command Patch. US Army National Guard

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Description
On a red shield 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height, a black bear standing erect on a wreath of six twists alternating yellow and blue.

Symbolism
The grizzly bear is native in Missouri and has been a portion of the State Seal since 1822. The territory was originally a part of the Louisiana Purchase and the twists of the wreath are accordingly yellow and blue.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Missouri National Guard on 30 September 1949. It was redesignated on 30 December 1983, for Headquarters, State Area Command, Missouri Army National Guard. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-486)

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