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Marianas Bonins Command Patch. Alpha Units. US Army
Casual:
52nd Infantry Brigade Military Police ( Voina Policija/VP)
479th Transportation battalion
82nd Airborne Division HQ
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Description
On a disc 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in diameter white with a turquoise base, a palm tree proper issuing from base, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border.
Symbolism
The coconut palm from the seal of Guam is used to show the location of the Command.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 10 August 1948.
On a disc 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in diameter white with a turquoise base, a palm tree proper issuing from base, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border.
Symbolism
The coconut palm from the seal of Guam is used to show the location of the Command.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 10 August 1948.