Heraldry Multi



WILLIAM PENN SENIOR HGH SCHOOL JROTC, YORK, PA
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

Description

On a white horizontal rectangle arced convexly at the top and bottom, edged with a 1/8 inch (0.32 cm) orange border, a black diagonal band from upper to lower right charged with three white discs surmounting and above an orange demi-bearcat affront'e detailed black and white. Attached above the rectangle, a white scroll with a narrow orange border inscribed "WILLIAM PENN" in blue letters. Attached below the rectangle, a white scroll edged with a narrow orange border inscribed "BEARCATS" in blue letters. The overall dimensions are 3 1/2 inch (8.89cm) in height by 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) width.


Symbolism

Blue and orange are the school colors. The bearcat is the school mascot. The Black diagonal band charged with three White discs is taken from the arms of William Penn and denotes the school's name sake.


Background

The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was originally authorized 10 May 1996, it is currently being amended to update the manufacturing drawings and to add the ACU color conversion on 12 December 2017. (TIOH Drawings Number A-10J-4874)





Shoulder Loop Insignia

Shoulder Loop Insignia

Description

On a shield shaped silver metal and epoxied device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height blazoned as follows: Per fess Azure and Tenne a heraldic rose en soleil Argent ensigned by a lamp of the like out of a torse Silver and Blue. Attached below the shield, a Blue scroll inscribed "WILLIAM PENN" in Silver letters.


Symbolism

Blue and orange are the school colors. The heraldic rose en soleil is the badge of York and reflects the location of the school. The lamp of knowledge symbolizes the cadet's commitment to education.


Background

The Shoulder Loop Insignia was originally authorized 10 May 1996, it is currently being amended to update the manufacturing drawings on 12 December 2017.






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