A silver colored metal and enamel insignia 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height consisting of a silver live oak surmounted by a fleur-de-lis, the center frond red and the outer fronds and cross-bar gold; all above a blue scroll inscribed “Honor Our Heritage,” in silver letters.

The live oak, indigenous to Louisiana, stands for strength.  It also refers to the location of the Brigade’s headquarters at Lafayette, the home of the Live Oak Society, an organization of huge trees, each more than a century old.  In addition, the venerable oaks, inherited from the past, allude to the unit’s motto.  The fleur-de-lis is taken from the Brigade’s shoulder sleeve insignia.  It indicates that the units are a part of that organization and refers to the French background and traditions of its home area.  The colors blue and silver are for the Infantry.

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 256th Infantry Brigade on 13 February 1969.  It was redesignated for the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team with the description updated on 3 August 2007.