16 Engineer Brigade
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches
(2.86cm) height overall consisting of an equilateral
triangle, red enamel at the top and blue (ultramarine)
enamel in base, bearing a silver galley issuing a
masoned tower containing two vertical red enamel windows
all surmounted on, and with angles slightly extended
over, a red enamel annulet inscribed in silver letters,
"BLAST" (left side), "BUILD" (right
side) and "BATTLE" at the bottom.
- Symbolism: The
ring simulates the letter "O" and refers to
Ohio, the center representing the state tree, the
Buckeye. The triangle suggested by the triangle on the
state flag of Ohio symbolizes the unit's stability. The
masoned tower was suggested by the Corps of Engineers
insignia of branch, while the ship and water allude to
Columbus, Ohio situated at the junction of the Scioto
and Olentangy Rivers, home area of the 16th Engineer
Brigade. Scarlet is a color used by Engineer units.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on 1 Apr 1969.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a scarlet disc 2 inches (5.08cm) in diameter two white
towers, each embattled of three merlons and with scarlet
windows and entranceways, crossed in saltire all within
a 1/8 inch (.32cm) white border.
- Symbolism: The
colors scarlet and white are used for Engineers. The two
crossed towers, forming a saltire - a symbol used during
the Crusades to reward those who scaled town walls -
refer to the combat aspects of the Engineers.
Furthermore, the saltire, a form of brace, alludes to
engineering support to other components within the
organization. The saltire formed by the two crossed
towers simulates an X, the map symbol used for brigades
and also simulates the Roman numeral ten (X) which with
the three merlons of each tower alludes to sixteen (16),
the numerical designation of the organization.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 4 Dec 1969.
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