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17 Field Artillery Brigade Patch. US Army
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
On a red shield arched at top and bottom, 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall, a vertical yellow thunderbolt between saltirewise four yellow flashes terminating in arrowheads; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the colors used for Artillery. The thunderbolt and flashes are symbolic of the awesome firepower of Artillery. Additionally, during World War I the organization was a part of the 17th Division (Thunderbolt).
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 19 July 1978. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-622)
Description
On a red shield arched at top and bottom, 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall, a vertical yellow thunderbolt between saltirewise four yellow flashes terminating in arrowheads; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the colors used for Artillery. The thunderbolt and flashes are symbolic of the awesome firepower of Artillery. Additionally, during World War I the organization was a part of the 17th Division (Thunderbolt).
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 19 July 1978. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-622)
Another category of: Field Artillery




