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Army Reserve Medical Command Patch. Alpha Units. US Army
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Patch of the 3rd Brigade of Border Patrol Ships. Kaliningrad's Group of the FBS, Russia. Baltiisk
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
A white shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall bearing a maroon cross throughout, thereon between two black stars edged yellow a light green serpent entwined around a white rod.
Symbolism
Maroon and white are the colors traditionally used by the Medical Corps. The cross and rod of Aesculapius, symbols of healing and medicine, symbolize the organization’s medical mission. The two stars represent the training of medical individuals and medical units. The black stars edged gold recall the Army logo and military preparedness.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia is approved effective 1 October 2005. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-860)
Description
A white shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall bearing a maroon cross throughout, thereon between two black stars edged yellow a light green serpent entwined around a white rod.
Symbolism
Maroon and white are the colors traditionally used by the Medical Corps. The cross and rod of Aesculapius, symbols of healing and medicine, symbolize the organization’s medical mission. The two stars represent the training of medical individuals and medical units. The black stars edged gold recall the Army logo and military preparedness.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia is approved effective 1 October 2005. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-860)
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