Thomas Jefferson High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, Los Angeles Unified School District, US Army
THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS, LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, US ARMY
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Official blazon
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: A shield-shaped device with horizontal scroll attached above the shield, all edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border, the overall dimensions 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height and 2 3/4 inches (6.99 cm) in width, the shield green bearing a yellow demi-sun radiant, issuing from base, surmounted by a red sword in the vertical center, with blade up. On the green horizontal scroll the inscription “JEFFERSON” in yellow letters 5/16 inch (.79 cm) in height.
Shoulder Loop Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel insignia 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall, consisting of a shield divided horizontally into two equal halves green over gold, the lower half bearing a gold demi-sun in splendor surmounted by a gold bear on a green mound. Attached below the shield an arced green scroll inscribed “LOS ANGELES USD” in gold letters.
Origin/meaning
Green and yellow are the colors of Jefferson High School. The demi-sun radiant, suggested by the sun on the State flag of California, alludes to the geographic location of the school. It further represents the striving for excellence in academic, physical endeavors and in military science. The sword is indicative of the military and also alludes to leadership. The red color refers to courage.
The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was approved 2 July 1980. The Shoulder Loop Insignia was originally approved 20 November 1931. It was amended on 10 May 1976 to add a Motto Scroll. It was authorized for Jefferson High School on 4 October 1979.
Literature: Image and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.
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