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181ST INFANTRY BRIGADE
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
An embroidered shield-shaped item blazoned as follows: Argent, a pale wavy Azure (Dark Blue) between two spearheads Gules; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) Dark Blue border. Overall dimensions are 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width and 2 7/8 inches (7.30 cm) in length.

Symbolism
Flag blue is the color traditionally associated with Infantry units. The blue wavy pale denotes water, alluding to the La Crosse River that flows through Fort McCoy, located in Wisconsin and home state of the unit headquarters. The red spearheads signify readiness for battle and the Brigade's campaign credits during World War I and II.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 14 August 2007. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-936)




Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall blazoned as follows: Per bend Argent and Azure, in chief a clevis (key) bendwise Or, wards upward and inward and on a base of the first, a rifle, muzzle upward and a saber, grip to base in saltire of the third. Attached below the device a red scroll inscribed "DOCERE BELLUM ET PAX PACIS" in Silver.

Symbolism
The diagonal separation of colors denotes a line not crossed. The clevis (key) symbolizes the unit's long history and knowledge as being a key to winning the battle. The crossed rifle and saber allude to the Brigade's mission during World War II as the 91st Reconnaissance Cavalry Company. The motto translates to "To Win War and Peace."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 14 August 2007.





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