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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: On a gray, vertical rectangle arched convexly at top and bottom, a yellow triangular shape, point up superimposed with a gray hawk detailed blue swooping toward the base. All edged with a ⅛ inch (.32 cm) yellow border. Attached above the rectangle, a gray scroll with a ⅛ inch (.32 cm) yellow border inscribed “HERMON” in blue letters. Attached below the rectangle, a gray scroll edged with a ⅛ inch (.32 cm) yellow border inscribed “HAWKS” in blue letters. The overall dimensions are 2 5/8 inches (6.67 cm) in width and 3½ inches (8.89 cm) in height. | |||
Distinctive Unit Insignia: A gold color metal and enamel curvilinear device 1⅛ inches (2.86 cm) in width overall consisting of a blue trefoil displaying a vertically centered, gold torch lighted with a red flame and overlaid with a gold hawk. It is depicted in three-quarter view to the left with wings spread horizontally. Attached below is a gold scroll inscribed “LEAD BY EXAMPLE” in blue letters. | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: Blue and gold are the school colors. The hawk is the school’s mascot and is symbolic of the cadets’ winning spirit. The yellow pyramid shape represents strength and fortitude. The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was approved on 15 November 2001. | |||
Shoulder Loop Insignia: Blue and gold are the school colors. The hawk represents the cadets’ winning spirit. The torch alludes to knowledge. The Shoulder Loop Insignia was approved on 15 November 2001. | |||
[[Literature]]: Images from Wikimedia Commons | [[Literature]]: Images and Information from Wikimedia Commons | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category:Army heraldry]] | [[Category:Army heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Hawks]] | |||
[[Category:Granted 2001]] |
Latest revision as of 13:46, 20 August 2023
HERMON HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS, US ARMY
(Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) |
(Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: On a gray, vertical rectangle arched convexly at top and bottom, a yellow triangular shape, point up superimposed with a gray hawk detailed blue swooping toward the base. All edged with a ⅛ inch (.32 cm) yellow border. Attached above the rectangle, a gray scroll with a ⅛ inch (.32 cm) yellow border inscribed “HERMON” in blue letters. Attached below the rectangle, a gray scroll edged with a ⅛ inch (.32 cm) yellow border inscribed “HAWKS” in blue letters. The overall dimensions are 2 5/8 inches (6.67 cm) in width and 3½ inches (8.89 cm) in height.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: A gold color metal and enamel curvilinear device 1⅛ inches (2.86 cm) in width overall consisting of a blue trefoil displaying a vertically centered, gold torch lighted with a red flame and overlaid with a gold hawk. It is depicted in three-quarter view to the left with wings spread horizontally. Attached below is a gold scroll inscribed “LEAD BY EXAMPLE” in blue letters.
Origin/meaning
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: Blue and gold are the school colors. The hawk is the school’s mascot and is symbolic of the cadets’ winning spirit. The yellow pyramid shape represents strength and fortitude. The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was approved on 15 November 2001.
Shoulder Loop Insignia: Blue and gold are the school colors. The hawk represents the cadets’ winning spirit. The torch alludes to knowledge. The Shoulder Loop Insignia was approved on 15 November 2001.
Literature: Images and Information from Wikimedia Commons