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Military Police Brigade (Hawaii) Patch. Alpha Units. US Army
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Description
On a green rectangle arced at top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border 2 inches (5.08cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall, a yellow representation of King Kamehameha?s spear between two red lightning flashes chevronwise reversed.
Symbolism
Green and yellow are the colors traditionally used by Military Police organizations. The red lightning flashes denote speed and on the mark accuracy as well as alluding to the unit?s motto. The spear is a traditional Hawaiian weapon and underscores the unit?s mission.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized 17 Aug 1998. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-838)
On a green rectangle arced at top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border 2 inches (5.08cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall, a yellow representation of King Kamehameha?s spear between two red lightning flashes chevronwise reversed.
Symbolism
Green and yellow are the colors traditionally used by Military Police organizations. The red lightning flashes denote speed and on the mark accuracy as well as alluding to the unit?s motto. The spear is a traditional Hawaiian weapon and underscores the unit?s mission.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized 17 Aug 1998. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-838)
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