163 Armored Brigade
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02
cm) in height overall consisting of a sea lion in shades
of light brown between a blue fleur-de-lis and a green
cactus on either side, and grasping a sword with white
blade and blue hilt, all issuing from base and
superimposed upon a continuous convoluted gold scroll
doubled green, inscribed in base "COURAGE AND VALOR"
in green letters.
- Symbolism:
Service in the Philippines is indicated by the sea lion
from the coat of arms of the Philippines. The cactus
refers to Mexican Border Service in 1916. The
fleur-de-lis symbolizes World War I service in France.
The green and gold/yellow of the motto scroll are the
colors traditionally associated with Armor.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on 19 Jun 1989.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a yellow shield 2 3/8 inches (6.03cm) in width overall a
white buffalo skull in front of a green diagonal band
all within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) white border.
- Symbolism:
Yellow is the color used for Cavalry and the green
diagonal band represents the hills of Montana, the home
state of the unit. The buffalo skull symbolizes
Montana's Old West heritage.
- Background: The
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was originally approved for the
163d Armored Cavalry Regiment on 18 Apr 1968. It was
redesignated for the 163d Armored Brigade with symbolism
revised on 1 Feb 1989.
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