US Army Dental Activity Frankfurt

From Heraldry of the World
Revision as of 14:03, 27 December 2022 by Knorrepoes (talk | contribs) (Text replacement - "Literature: Image and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.↵↵Category:Military heraldry of the United States" to "Literature: Image and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. {{us}} {{media1}} Category:Military heraldry of the United States")
Jump to navigation Jump to search

US ARMY DENTAL ACTIVITY FRANKFURT

Coat of arms (crest) of the US Army Dental Activity Frankfurt

Official blazon

A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in diameter consisting of a silver disc bearing a silver diagonal band pierced at the center and charged with three maroon Greek crosses, all between six silver spokes radiating from a hub to a circular maroon rim surrounding the disc and bearing in silver letters the words "TO PRESERVE" at the top and "ORAL HEALTH" at the bottom.

Origin/meaning

Maroon and white (silver) are the traditional colors of the Army Medical Corps. The cross is a symbol of mercy and service and the three crosses refer to the three Medical Detachments of the Dental Activity. The wheel-like shape alludes to the mobility of the Medical Detachments.

The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 23 May 1983.


Literature: Image and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.


US heraldry portal



This page is part of the
Usa.jpg
US heraldry portal


Logo-new.jpg
Heraldry of the World
Newyork.jpg

US heraldry:




  • Total pages in the US section : 20,614
Brooklyn-snyder.jpg

Ecclesiastical Heraldry of the USA:

Department of Defense.png

Military Heraldry:

Template:Media1