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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: On a white square each side 2 inches (5.08cm) in width overall and with one angle up, four orange barbed lightning flashes arranged per cross and surmounted by a scarlet saltire all within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) orange border. | Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description:On a white square each side 2 inches (5.08cm) in width overall and with one angle up, four orange barbed lightning flashes arranged per cross and surmounted by a scarlet saltire all within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) orange border. | ||
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall consisting of a diamond-shaped figure divided vertically into black and white enamel areas surmounted by four orange enamel lightning flashes, points inward, saltirewise and extending beyond the diamond shape, issuing from a center disc four gold arrows crosswise all between at top a semi-circular gold scroll behind the ends of the lightning flashes, folded back at each end and inscribed "FOR STATE," in base a scroll of the like inscribed "AND NATION" all in black enamel letters, with pierced areas between the diamond shape and scroll | Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description:A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall consisting of a diamond-shaped figure divided vertically into black and white enamel areas surmounted by four orange enamel lightning flashes, points inward, saltirewise and extending beyond the diamond shape, issuing from a center disc four gold arrows crosswise all between at top a semi-circular gold scroll behind the ends of the lightning flashes, folded back at each end and inscribed "FOR STATE," in base a scroll of the like inscribed "AND NATION" all in black enamel letters, with pierced areas between the diamond shape and scroll | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: | Shoulder Sleeve Insignia:Orange and white are the branch colors of the Signal Corps. The red saltire is adapted from the Alabama State flag and refers to the unit's location. The radiating lightning flashes and arrowheads symbolize the command control, training and logistic support provided by the unit. The lightning flashes also refer to speed and communications. The shape of the insignia alludes to an early radio antenna. | ||
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 142d Signal Brigade on 16 Aug 1978. It was amended to reflect a change in the size of the insignia on 13 Apr 1979. | The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 142d Signal Brigade on 16 Aug 1978. It was amended to reflect a change in the size of the insignia on 13 Apr 1979. | ||
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall consisting of a diamond-shaped figure divided vertically into black and white enamel areas surmounted by four orange enamel lightning flashes, points inward, saltirewise and extending beyond the diamond shape, issuing from a center disc four gold arrows crosswise all between at top a semi-circular gold scroll behind the ends of the lightning flashes, folded back at each end and inscribed "FOR STATE," in base a scroll of the like inscribed "AND NATION" all in black enamel letters, with pierced areas between the diamond shape and scroll. | Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description:A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall consisting of a diamond-shaped figure divided vertically into black and white enamel areas surmounted by four orange enamel lightning flashes, points inward, saltirewise and extending beyond the diamond shape, issuing from a center disc four gold arrows crosswise all between at top a semi-circular gold scroll behind the ends of the lightning flashes, folded back at each end and inscribed "FOR STATE," in base a scroll of the like inscribed "AND NATION" all in black enamel letters, with pierced areas between the diamond shape and scroll. | ||
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 142d Signal Group on 13 Aug 1971. It was redesignated for the 142d Signal Brigade and amended to revise the symbolism on 15 May 1978. | The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 142d Signal Group on 13 Aug 1971. It was redesignated for the 142d Signal Brigade and amended to revise the symbolism on 15 May 1978. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from Wikimedia Commons | [[Literature]]: Image from Wikimedia Commons{{us}} | ||
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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category: Army heraldry]] | [[Category:Army heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1971]] | [[Category:Granted 1971]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1978]] | [[Category:Granted 1978]] |
Latest revision as of 05:54, 13 August 2024
142ND SIGNAL BRIGADE, ALABAMA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
(Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) |
(Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description:On a white square each side 2 inches (5.08cm) in width overall and with one angle up, four orange barbed lightning flashes arranged per cross and surmounted by a scarlet saltire all within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) orange border.
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description:A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall consisting of a diamond-shaped figure divided vertically into black and white enamel areas surmounted by four orange enamel lightning flashes, points inward, saltirewise and extending beyond the diamond shape, issuing from a center disc four gold arrows crosswise all between at top a semi-circular gold scroll behind the ends of the lightning flashes, folded back at each end and inscribed "FOR STATE," in base a scroll of the like inscribed "AND NATION" all in black enamel letters, with pierced areas between the diamond shape and scroll
Origin/meaning
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia:Orange and white are the branch colors of the Signal Corps. The red saltire is adapted from the Alabama State flag and refers to the unit's location. The radiating lightning flashes and arrowheads symbolize the command control, training and logistic support provided by the unit. The lightning flashes also refer to speed and communications. The shape of the insignia alludes to an early radio antenna.
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 142d Signal Brigade on 16 Aug 1978. It was amended to reflect a change in the size of the insignia on 13 Apr 1979.
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description:A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall consisting of a diamond-shaped figure divided vertically into black and white enamel areas surmounted by four orange enamel lightning flashes, points inward, saltirewise and extending beyond the diamond shape, issuing from a center disc four gold arrows crosswise all between at top a semi-circular gold scroll behind the ends of the lightning flashes, folded back at each end and inscribed "FOR STATE," in base a scroll of the like inscribed "AND NATION" all in black enamel letters, with pierced areas between the diamond shape and scroll.
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 142d Signal Group on 13 Aug 1971. It was redesignated for the 142d Signal Brigade and amended to revise the symbolism on 15 May 1978.
Literature: Image from Wikimedia Commons
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