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CARVER HIGH SCHOOL JROTC MEMPHIS CITY SCHOOLS MEMPHIS, TN
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a gray rectangle arced at top and bottom and edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) scarlet border, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall, a gray demi-sun emitting scarlet rays throughout surmounted by a scarlet cobra coiled with head erect garnished gray.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia authorized 8 February 1982, was amended 27 December 1989, to add subdued color and metric dimensions. (TIOH Drawing Number A-10J-154)




Shoulder Loop Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in width overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Or, bordure Sable, a steamboat ensigned in dexter by an oak leaf palewise and in sinister a gear wheel, in base fesswise a cotton boll of the second. Attached below the device, a Black scroll inscribed "MEMPHIS CITY SCHOOLS" in base metal letters.

Symbolism
Black and gold are the County colors. The steamboat symbolizes transportation, trade and commerce that have long been strong in Memphis and along the Mississippi River. The cotton boll represents the strong ties to cotton trading and its production in the surrounding Mississippi River Delta. The oak leaf historically denotes the vast timber land originally found in the region. The gear wheel depicts progress.

Background
The shoulder loop insignia was authorized 17 June 2008.





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