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158TH INFANTRY BRIGADE
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a vertical rectangular embroidered device arched at top and bottom divided diagonally from lower left to upper right, yellow and flag blue, a diagonally placed bayonet, point up, and evenly divided dark blue and yellow, between in upper left a dark blue pheon and in lower right a yellow pheon, points up; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) dark blue border. Overall dimensions are 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width by 3 inches (7.62 cm) in length.

Symbolism
Flag blue is the color traditionally associated with Infantry units. The bayonet symbolizes close combat and the pheons denote combat readiness. The diagonal division suggests the military symbol for reconnaissance, combined with the three symbols signify the unit's lineage as the 3d Platoon, Reconnaissance Troop.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 5 February 2007. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-914)




Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a pheon divided per pale blue and white with a gold shaft inclosed in base by a black scroll inscribed "ONE STANDARD" in gold and overall three gold fleurs-de-lis.

Symbolism
Blue and white are the colors traditionally associated with the Infantry and gold is emblematic of honor and high achievement; black is expressive of stability. The pheon symbolizes combat readiness and ready response; it is divided in two, commemorating the Brigade's battle heritage and campaign credits in both World War I and World War II. The three fleurs-de-lis honor the unit's three Croix de Guerres.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 11 March 1998.





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