<< Combat Index home Combat Index Military Insignia US Army Insignia US Army Brigades 27 Infantry Brigade Unit Insignia Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height consisting of a gold stylized mountain superimposed by a blue arrowhead and two diagonally crossed black bayonets, points up; attached below a red scroll inscribed "EMPIRE" in gold. Symbolism: Blue is the color traditionally associated with the Infantry; it suggests steadfastness and devotion to duty. The bayonets, crossed to indicate strength and teamwork, highlight the Infantry mission. The stylized mountain highlights the unit’s home state and its role in the National Guard, as does the brigade’s motto. The arrowhead symbolizes the unit’s Philippine Presidential Unit Citation and war service; the motto scroll is red simulating the unit’s Meritorious Unit Commendation. Background: The distinctive unit insignia was authorized for the 27th Infantry Brigade, New York Army National Guard on 13 Apr 1995. Shoulder Sleeve Insignia Description: On a black disc with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) black border, 2 1/2 inches (6.35cm) in diameter overall, the constellation Orion of seven stars superimposed by a stylized conjoined "NY" within a circle, all red. Symbolism: N/A Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally authorized for the 27th Infantry Division on 29 Oct 1918. On 4 May 1986 the description was revised and the insignia redesignated for the 27th Infantry Brigade, New York Army National Guard.