155 Armored Brigade
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches
(3.02cm) in height overall consisting of a white enamel
saltire, the areas between the arms of the saltire
starting at the top alternating green and black enamel,
issuing from base and surmounting overall a gold
trident, the tines consisting of three thunderbolts, the
arms of the saltire extending over the edge of a
continuous gold scroll inscribed at the top "DIXIE"
and in base "THUNDER" all in black letters.
- Symbolism: The
saltire, a symbol of strong support, was suggested by
the canton of the State Flag of Mississippi. The trident
a symbol of striking power appears in the crest of the
Mississippi Army National Guard. The three tines of the
trident simulating thunderbolts allude to the motto, "Dixie
Thunder." The color black is symbolic of iron and
strength. Yellow (gold) and green are colors used for
armored units.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on 8 Feb 1974.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a yellow shield, 3 inches (7.62cm) in width overall,
arched at the top and bottom, on a bend wavy green a
white lightning bolt all within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) green
border.
- Symbolism: The
wavy bend refers to the Mississippi River. The lightning
bolt symbolizes the striking power and shock action of
the 155th Armored Brigade. Yellow and green are colors
used for armored units.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 21 Feb 1974.
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