188TH INFANTRY BRIGADE
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a dark blue vertical rectangular embroidered device, arched at the top and bottom, a vertical oval divided diagonally from upper right to lower left, silver gray and black, bearing a yellow vertical bayonet point up; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border. Overall dimensions are 2 1/8 inches (5.40 cm) in width and 3 1/8 inches (7.94 cm) in height.

Symbolism
Flag blue is the color traditionally associated with the Infantry units. The gray and black oval illustrates the Brigade's lineage to the 94th Infantry Division. The bayonet, a symbol of Infantry and close combat, denotes "Battle Ready."

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 15 January 2008. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-953)




Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall blazoned as follows: Per bend sinisterwise Gris and Sable, a bend sinister Gules, overall a bayonet erect Or. Attached below the device a Dark Blue scroll inscribed "PROCINCTUS" in Gold.

Symbolism
The silver gray and black shield represents the lineage to the 94th Infantry Division. The red diagonal band represents the Siegfried Switch Line during World War II. The sword symbolizes military readiness. The motto translates to "Ready For Battle."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 15 January 2008.





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