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Maroon and Sanguine are the colours of the Medical Corps. Blue recalls Infantry and the Unit's long service as Infantry in the Indian Wars, Mexican War, Civil War, World War I and World War II. The Sea-lion from the Philippine Presedental Seal alludes to the award of the Philippine Presidental Unit Citation. The Polynesian War-Club and Arrow highlight the landing on New Guinea during World War II. The Azaela respresents the Unit's Home Base in Mobile, Alabama noted for its annual dispaly of Azaleas. The Saltire recalls Confederate service during the Civil War. | Maroon and Sanguine are the colours of the Medical Corps. Blue recalls Infantry and the Unit's long service as Infantry in the Indian Wars, Mexican War, Civil War, World War I and World War II. The Sea-lion from the Philippine Presedental Seal alludes to the award of the Philippine Presidental Unit Citation. The Polynesian War-Club and Arrow highlight the landing on New Guinea during World War II. The Azaela respresents the Unit's Home Base in Mobile, Alabama noted for its annual dispaly of Azaleas. The Saltire recalls Confederate service during the Civil War. | ||
The | The arms were approved on 27 July 2001. Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 26 June 1970. | ||