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501st Sustainment Brigade Patch. US Army

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Description
A Scarlet rectangle arced at top and bottom 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall divided per chevron enhanced, Celeste (Light Blue) and Scarlet with a Yellow chevronel, all superimposed by two crossed Yellow swords bearing at their center in base a Taeguk with a Gold border and a Gold diminished division of its Scarlet and Blue sections, charged with a Gold fleur-de-lis; all within a Yellow 1/8 inch (.32 cm) border.

Symbolism
The fleur-de-lis and Taeguk signify the unit’s service in France during World War II, just after D-Day and the Korean War respectively. The chevron is a symbol of the Brigade’s support mission. The light blue top section refers to the unit’s origin and lineage as a Quartermaster Battalion. The crossed swords highlight cooperation, strength, and combat readiness. Scarlet is the color for zeal and sacrifice in battle. The gold/yellow stands for excellence and high ideals.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 13 October 2006.

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