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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL JROTC HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS HARRISON, TN
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
A shield shaped device with an arced scroll attached above the shield, all edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border, the overall dimensions 3 11/16 inches (9.37 cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width, consisting of a purple background in which is a white architectural representation detailed purple, surmounted by a yellow disc bearing a purple anvil below a purple blacksmith hammer descending and emitting purple lightning-like sparks. On a purple arced scroll the inscription "CENTRAL" in yellow letters 5/16 inch (.79 cm) in height.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia originally authorized 13 June 1978, was amended 18 August 1989, to add subdued colors and metric dimensions. (TIOH Drawing Number A-10J-149)




Shoulder Loop Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel shield-shaped device with segmented motto scroll attached below the shield, 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a gold color metal shield bearing a Torch of Knowledge surmounted by an anvil below a blacksmith hammer and between two lightning-like sparks all of purple. On a purple segmented scroll, the inscription "FIRST" on the dexter segment, "FOR" on the center segment, and "FREEDOM" on the sinister segment in gold letters.

Symbolism
Purple and gold are the colors of Central High School. The Torch of Knowledge, alluding to learning, is indicative of the endeavors of the cadets academically, physically, culturally, and in military science. The anvil, blacksmith hammer and lightning-like sparks are emblematic of the nickname associated with the School, "Purple Pounders." The motto, "First in Freedom," is representative of the School having won numerous Valley Forge Freedoms Awards.

Background
The shoulder loop insignia was authorized 19 June 1978.





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