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U.S. ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY (MEDDAC) BREMERHAVEN
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a white enamel cross pate charged at center with a blue enamel and gold ship's wheel and suspended from the lateral arms of the cross and curving below the wheel, a maroon enamel scroll inscribed with the words "HARBOR FOR HEALTH" in gold letters with each of the upper angles of the cross traversed diagonally by a wavy blue bar.

Symbolism
Maroon and white are the colors used for the Army Medical Department. The cross is adapted from the arms of the port city of Bremerhaven, Germany, where the Activity is located, and is symbolic of medical aid and assistance. The wavy blue bars refer to the Weser River and Bremerhaven's harbor is suggested by the ship's wheel at center.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 10 Nov 1975.





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