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7 Medical Brigade Patch. US Army
Casual:
320th Field Artillery Regiment ( Abn)
Нарукавная нашивка базы хранения и обеспечения в/ч 2455 Пограничных Войск Республики Беларусь г.Дзержинск
Нарукавный знак спец. подразделение «Сигма» Федеральной пограничной службы Российской Федерации
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Description
On a rectangular maroon shield rounded at the bottom, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) on width overall, within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border, a white fleam.
Symbolism
The colors maroon and white are used to denote medical activities. The fleam is a heraldic symbol for a surgical lancet and its form simulates the unit’s numerical designation.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 21 February 1966. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-412)
On a rectangular maroon shield rounded at the bottom, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) on width overall, within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border, a white fleam.
Symbolism
The colors maroon and white are used to denote medical activities. The fleam is a heraldic symbol for a surgical lancet and its form simulates the unit’s numerical designation.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 21 February 1966. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-412)