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Personnel Assigned to DOD and Joint Activities Patch. Alpha Units. US Army
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The 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade Patch. US Army
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Description
On a medium blue shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) gold border, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width overall, a gold silhouette of the coat of arms of the United States.
Symbolism
Medium blue is the color traditionally associated with the Department of Defense. The coat of arms of the United States has traditionally been utilized to represent the United States Army.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 28 May 1993. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-806)
On a medium blue shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) gold border, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width overall, a gold silhouette of the coat of arms of the United States.
Symbolism
Medium blue is the color traditionally associated with the Department of Defense. The coat of arms of the United States has traditionally been utilized to represent the United States Army.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 28 May 1993. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-806)
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