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English: 1st Signal Command Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
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Source The Institute of Heraldry
Author US Army
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This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use.

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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia[edit]

  • Description: On an orange disc within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm) overall, three white rings graduating in size and having a common tangent at the base, the smallest circle surrounding a blue roundel all surmounted by a vertical blue lightning flash issuing from lower border and extending to top border.
  • Symbolism:
  1. The blue lightning streak on target symbolizes the 1st Signal Command's ability to carry on all functions of its mission with speed and accuracy.
  2. The white rings refer to the emanating effect of transmitting radio waves through space.
  3. The single lightning flash (1) further distinguishes the 1st Signal Command.
  4. Orange and white are colors used by the Signal Corps.
  • Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 1968-07-24.

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