ANTILLES HIGH SCHOOL JROTC, FORT BUCHANAN, PR
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
A black disk edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border and inscribed "ANTILLES HIGH SCHOOL" above "PIRATES" below in yellow letters overall and between the inscriptions a white demi-pirate affront in perspective detailed black grasping a white cutlass forward in both hands fesswise.  The overall dimensions are 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height and 3 3/4 inches (9.53 cm) in width.

Symbolism
Black and gold are the school colors.  The pirate is the school mascot and represents boldness.  The cutlass promotes the idea of education providing the cutting edge advantage to the future.  The circular shape of the insignia symbolizes the unity of the battalion and its service to school and community.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved 12 January 2000.




Shoulder Loop Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold metal and enamel device 1-3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting rectangle shape of a Cross Moline combined and divided diagonally from upper left to lower right, green and light blue bearing a gold eagle in flight above and in base the Sentry tower on El Morro Fort all in gold, all surmounting a gold vertical rectangle, each side arched inwardly vertex rounded. Attached below rectangle, a black triparted scroll inscribed "ANTILLES HIGH SCHOOL" in gold letters.

Symbolism
 Black and gold are the school colors. The eagle symbolizes pride, honor and loyalty of the cadets' which reflects the keenness of their dedication to school, community, country and military training.  The Sentry Tower on El Morro Fort represents the Hispanic origins background in the Caribbean. The cross and the combined squares symbolize Puerto Rico, which is the home area of the school. The radian background denotes the cadets enduring effort for achievement and excellence.

Background
The shoulder loop insignia was authorized 17 January 2013.





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