A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height consisting of a gold stylized mountain superimposed by a blue arrowhead and two diagonally crossed black bayonets, points up; attached below a red scroll inscribed "EMPIRE" in gold.
Blue is the color traditionally associated with the Infantry; it suggests steadfastness and devotion to duty. The bayonets, crossed to indicate strength and teamwork, highlight the Infantry mission. The stylized mountain highlights the unit's home state and its role in the National Guard, as does the brigade's motto. The arrowhead symbolizes the unit's Philippine Presidential Unit Citation and war service; the motto scroll is red simulating the unit's Meritorious Unit Commendation.
The distinctive unit insignia was originally authorized for the 27th Infantry Brigade, New York Army National Guard on 13 April 1995. It was redesignated for the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team on 1 August 2007.