The background is adapted from the California State flag, on the red band is the inscription "191st ARMY BAND." Displayed is the distinctive unit insignia worn by the unit between a dark blue scroll inscribed "THE BAND OF THE WILD WEST" in white at top; three dark blue bands inscribed with white letters, "ROME-ARNO" to the lower right, "NORTH APENNINES" below, and "PO VALLEY" to the lower left, indicating the campaign credit for WWII service and below a red, yellow, and black band representing the Army Superior Unit Award earned by the unit.