JOHN H. HIRSCHI HIGH SCHOOL JROTC, WICHITA FALLS, TX
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

Description

On a circular embroidered item 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in diameter overall consisting of a background divided into three equal sections, scarlet, gold and medium blue, edged with a 1/8 inch (0.32 cm) scarlet border.


Symbolism

The tri parted three colors of the patch allude to the Regional County School District of Wichita Falls;  Columbia Blue signifies Hirschi High School, Scarlet denotes Wichita Falls High School, and Old Gold symbolizes Ryder High School. 


Background

The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally authorized 5 June 1975, it is currently being updated to include manufacturing drawings and ACU color versions on 16 May 2017. (TIOH Drawing Number A-10J-1162)





Shoulder Loop Insignia

Shoulder Loop Insignia

Description

A Gold colored metal and epoxied shield shaped device, 1 1/8 (2.86 cm) in height overall blazoned as follows: Azure (Bluebird), divided by a bend, Gules (Scarlet), surmounted by a torch enflamed, its stem surmounted by a wolfs head in perspective couped, all of Gold color metal. Attached below the shield a Gold scroll inscribed HIRSCHI in Black letters.


Symbolism

Columbia Blue and Red are the school colors. The bend denotes protection. The torch signifies enlightenment. The wolf symbolizes vigilance and protection and is the schools mascot.


Background

The shoulder loop insignia was originally authorized 19 September 1975, it is currently being updated to include manufacturing drawings on 16 May 2017.






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