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DescriptionOrdnance Corps Regimental Insignia.gif | Ordnance Corps Regimental Insignia | ||||
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Source | US Army Institute of Heraldry | ||||
Author | The US Army Institute of Heraldry | ||||
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- Branch Colors:
- Crimson piped with yellow.
- Crimson - 65013 cloth; 67112 yarn; PMS 220.
- Yellow - 65002 cloth; 67108 yarn; PMS 123.
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[edit]- Regimental Insignia:
- A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches in height overall consisting of two gray antique cannons in saltire on a white disc behind an encircling scroll in the form of a buckle red belt with, between the intersecting cannons and the belt, a black antique bomb, its scarlet flames issuing at the top of the device from behind the belt, which bears the inscription "ORDNANCE CORPS U.S.A." in gold letters.
- Regimental Coat of Arms:
- There is no coat of arms approved for Ordnance Corps Regiment.
- The regimental insignia (all in yellow except the letters on the insignia are crimson) is displayed above a yellow scroll inscribed "ARMAMENT FOR PEACE" in crimson.
- The background of the flag is crimson and the fringe is yellow.
Symbolism of Regimental Insignia
[edit]- The crossed cannons are representative of the Ordnance Corps' early relationship to the Artillery.
- The flaming bomb, also known as the shell and flame, represents the armament of days gone by, while the energy it connotes is applicable to the weapons of our own day.
- The cannoneer's belt, which encircles the flaming bomb and crossed cannons, is embossed with the words "ORDNANCE CORPS U.S.A." and represents the traditional association between munitions and armament.
- The white background symbolizes the Ordnance Corps' motto, "ARMAMENT FOR PEACE."
- Background:
- The Ordnance Department was established by the act of 1812-05-14.
- During the Revolutionary War, ordnance material was under supervision of the Board of War and Ordnance.
- Numerous shifts in duties and responsibilities have occurred in the Ordnance Corps since colonial times.
- In 1835, the Ordnance Corps had a red plume - the same as Artillery.
- Crimson was prescribed as the Ordnance color in 1851.
- In 1902, it was changed to black and scarlet.
- Crimson and yellow were established as the branch colors on 1921-10-14.
- It acquired its present designation in 1950.
- The regimental insignia for the Ordnance Corps was approved on 1986-03-25.
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