Within an encircling gold rim on a light blue (DOD Blue) disc inscribed in white letters EXPLOSIVES SAFETY BOARD" around the top and "DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE" around the base, a white bomb burst with scarlet interior and gold rays enclosing a gold shield charged with a cluster of four gold arrows, points up, on a light blue (DOD Blue) terrestrial globe with gold gridlines.
Department of Defense Blue identifies the affiliation of the Explosives Safety Board. The four conjoined arrows are derived from the DOD seal and represent the member services which make up the voting board. The shield denotes strong defense, and the globe recalls the world-wide scope of the mission. The bomb burst refers to the responsibilities of the Explosives Safety Board. Gold signifies excellence.