U.S. ARMY DENTAL ACTIVITY, PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO
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Distinctive Unit Insignia
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall consisting of a silver cross couped upon a notched red cross detailed silver with inverted arced maroon spaces between its arms surmounted at the center by a silver castle; overall a circular maroon motto scroll bearing in silver letters the words "EDUCATE RESTORE MAINTAIN."
Maroon and white (silver) are the colors associated with the Medical Corps. The red cross is a traditional symbol of mercy and medical facilities. The cross and connecting arcs are formed to resemble the Golden Gate Bridge at the south end of which the Presidio is located. The castle is from the Spanish coat of arms and alludes to the early influence of the Spanish in the area and indeed relates to the Presidio which was established in 1776 by Spanish soldiers, priests and settlers.
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 20 Aug 1980.