On a black circular embroidered item edged with a 1/16 inch (.16 cm) black border, the overall diameter is 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm), an orange cross patty surmounted with a white chain link ring, overall a white torch with yellow flames: all within an orange designation band edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border and inscribed AUSTIN at top and HIGH SCHOOL at bottom in black letters.

Burnt orange and black are the school colors.  The cross patty symbolizes the cadets at the crossroads of education and their involvement fanning out into school, family, community and country.  The ring of chain denotes their unity as a battalion.  The torch reflects their abilities as leaders.