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ROTC / JROTC Schools / Indiana / Concordia Lutheran High School, Fort Wayne, IN /

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL JROTC FORT WAYNE, IN
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a circular device 3 1/8 inches (7.94 cm) in diameter consisting of an inner blue disc edged black bearing a maroon cross throughout, the horizontal arms couped, the cross surmounted in base by a yellow open book with black binding, on the book a maroon crown. Around the disc a white band edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border, the band inscribed "CONCORDIA LUTHERAN" at top and "HIGH SCHOOL" in base in blue letters 5/16 inch (.79 cm) in height.

Background
The shoulder sleeve originally authorized 29 August 1969, was amended 20 November 1989 to add subdued colors and metric dimensions. (TIOH Drawing Number A-10J-160)




Shoulder Loop Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver colored metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in width consisting of a disc gyronny of sixteen white and light blue, surmounted by a maroon cross supporting a yellow crown between two yellow olive branches, all surrounded by a maroon band inscribed "CHRIST IS THE CENTER" arcing above in silver letters. Overall in base, a white open book in perspective.

Symbolism
Maroon and white are the colors associated with the school. The blue and white rays suggest inspiration received by the cadets from their instructors and families and the school. The cross denotes the school's affiliation with the Lutheran Church. The crown on the cross reflects the motto "CHRIST IS THE CENTER." The olive branches stand for peace and indicate citizenship and leadership instruction received by the cadets for improving our society. The open book alludes to the academic instruction the cadets receive.

Background
The shoulder loop insignia was authorized 21 December 1992.





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