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DescriptionUSArmyCivilAffairsCorpsRegI.png | US Army Civil Affairs Corps Regimental Insignia | ||||
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Source | United States Army Institute of Heraldry | ||||
Author | US Army | ||||
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[edit]Description:
- A silver and gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches in height consisting of a shield, crest and motto.
- The insignia is blazoned as follows: Purpure, a scroll and sword saltirewise, and overall a torch palewise or; a bordure argent.
- Attached below the shield, a silver scroll inscribed "SECURE THE VICTORY" in black letters.
- The crest above the shield: On a wreath of the colors (Or and Purpure), a globe Celeste gridlined Argent superimposed by a dexter gauntlet argent holding a balance scale Or.
Symbolism
[edit]- Shield:
- Purple and white are the colors traditionally associated with Civil Affairs.
- Gold is emblematic of honor and achievement.
- The scroll, sword and torch are adapted from the Civil Affairs branch insignia and denote the branch-wide scope and application of the design.
- The scroll and sword depict the civil and military aspects of the organization.
- The torch refers to the Statue of Liberty, a symbol associated with the spirit of democracy of the United States.
- The border emphasizes unity, continuity and the whole regimental concept.
- Crest:
- The scales represent balance and normality;
- The gauntlet denotes the military's role in establishing, administering and protecting the equilibrium.
- The globe signifies the extensive scope of the mission of the Civil Affairs Regiment.
- Background: The Regimental Insignia was approved on 1989-04-14.
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