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75th Fires Brigade Patch. US Army
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Description
On a red rectangle arched at the top and bottom, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall, a yellow lozenge bearing a vertical red field piece all with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the colors traditionally used by Field Artillery. The field piece symbolizes the unit’s firepower capabilities and mission. The lozenge refers to the 75th Field Artillery’s nickname, “Diamond Brigade.”
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 75th Field Artillery Brigade on 2 March 1982. The insignia was redesignated for the 75th Fires Brigade effective 18 September 2006 with the description and symbolism updated. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-674)
On a red rectangle arched at the top and bottom, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall, a yellow lozenge bearing a vertical red field piece all with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the colors traditionally used by Field Artillery. The field piece symbolizes the unit’s firepower capabilities and mission. The lozenge refers to the 75th Field Artillery’s nickname, “Diamond Brigade.”
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 75th Field Artillery Brigade on 2 March 1982. The insignia was redesignated for the 75th Fires Brigade effective 18 September 2006 with the description and symbolism updated. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-674)