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Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per bend Or and Brick Red, upon a railroad track from center sinister fess to base throughout counterchanged a steam railroad engine affronté, irradiated of the last, on the second a semaphore of the first, arm to base, illuminated Vert. Attached below the shield a Brick Red scroll inscribed "SUNSET ROUTE TO VICTORY" in Gold letters. | Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per bend Or and Brick Red, upon a railroad track from center sinister fess to base throughout counterchanged a steam railroad engine affronté, irradiated of the last, on the second a semaphore of the first, arm to base, illuminated Vert. Attached below the shield a Brick Red scroll inscribed "SUNSET ROUTE TO VICTORY" in Gold letters. | ||
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Brick red and golden yellow are the colors traditionally used by the Transportation Corps. The railway track and steam engine represent the functions of the organization in moving the Armed Forces on the route to victory. The successful completion of allotted duties is indicated by the semaphore showing a green "all clear" light. | Brick red and golden yellow are the colors traditionally used by the Transportation Corps. The railway track and steam engine represent the functions of the organization in moving the Armed Forces on the route to victory. The successful completion of allotted duties is indicated by the semaphore showing a green "all clear" light. | ||