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45TH INFANTRY BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height overall consisting of a blue square with one point up on which is superimposed the crest for the Oklahoma Army National Guard, an Indian's head with war bonnet all gold.  Attached below the square a two segmented gold scroll inscribed "SEMPER" on the dexter segment and "ANTICUS" on the sinister segment in blue letters.  The insignia is manufactured to be worn in pairs.

Symbolism
The Indian appears of the seal of the State of Oklahoma.  The colors gold and blue are representative of the Territory of Oklahoma, a portion of the Louisiana Purchase.  The motto translates to "Always Forward."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 45th Infantry Brigade on 28 July 1971.  It was redesignated for the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team with the description and symbolism updated on 1 July 2010.





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