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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
An insignia 2 7/8 inches (7.30cm) overall in height consisting of a dark blue pentagon, one angle up, bearing a reproduction in full color of the coat of arms of the United States all within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border.

Symbolism
The pentagonal shape is an allusion to the Pentagon Building, site of Headquarters, Department of the Army. The United States coat of arms is in full color as on the Secretary of the Army flag and the blue of the background is from the National Flag and stands for loyalty and trust. The gold border is symbolic of the quality of leadership provided by the Army Staff.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved on 23 Apr 1968 for Headquarters Company, U.S. Army and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army WAC. It was redesignated on 7 Feb 1978 for Headquarters Company, U.S. Army.




Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold metal device 31/32 inch (2.46cm) blazoned: Out of a wreath of olive branches a griffin passant, all Or.

Symbolism
The olive branch is an emblem of peace and security, and the griffin represents vigilance, courage, perseverance, and rapidity of execution, combining the bodily attributes of the cloud-cleaving eagle and the king of the beasts, and is therefore an appropriate emblem for a valiant hero, who rather than yield himself to the enemy exposes himself to the worst of dangers. The distinctive unit insignia is worn in pairs.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved on 11 Jan 1934. It was amended on 13 Jan 1966 to change the method of manufacture and wear.





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