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Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School Patch. US Army
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Description
On a 1/16 inch (.16cm) white edged blue shield within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) blue border 2 1/2 inches (6.35cm) in width overall, a gold torch flamed scarlet, surmounted in base by a gold open laurel wreath, below a gold sword and pen saltirewise, with points downward, the tip ends of the wreath passing under the sword blade and pen quill.
Symbolism
The sword, pen and wreath were suggested by The Judge Advocate General's Corps insignia of branch. The lighted torch symbolizes intellect and leadership and refers to the School.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for The Judge Advocate General’s School on 21 January 1972. It was redesignated effective 2 October 2004, for The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, with the description updated. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-550)
On a 1/16 inch (.16cm) white edged blue shield within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) blue border 2 1/2 inches (6.35cm) in width overall, a gold torch flamed scarlet, surmounted in base by a gold open laurel wreath, below a gold sword and pen saltirewise, with points downward, the tip ends of the wreath passing under the sword blade and pen quill.
Symbolism
The sword, pen and wreath were suggested by The Judge Advocate General's Corps insignia of branch. The lighted torch symbolizes intellect and leadership and refers to the School.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for The Judge Advocate General’s School on 21 January 1972. It was redesignated effective 2 October 2004, for The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, with the description updated. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-550)