29 Infantry Brigade
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm)
in height consisting of a blue cross with barbed ends
supporting between the arms two gold dolphins in saltire
with heads up and facing out contained in base by an
arced red scroll inscribed with the motto "KA
OIHANA MAMUA" in gold.
- Symbolism: The
blue cross is suggested by Hawaii's nickname, "Crossroads
of the Pacific," and the barbed ends represent the
protective mission of the 29th Infantry Brigade. The
gold dolphins allude to the crest of the Hawaii Army
National Guard. The motto is translated as "Mission
First."
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on 25 Apr 1967.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a white shield with arched top and bottom, 2 inches
(5.08cm) in width, a blue barbed cross, in base two wavy
bars - red and blue conjoined but separated from the
cross, and bordered by a white fimbriation 1/16 inch
(.16cm) wide all within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) blue border.
- Symbolism: The
colors blue and white are used for Infantry. The blue
cross is suggested by Hawaii's nickname "Crossroads
of the Pacific," and the barbed ends represent the
protective mission of the 29th Infantry Brigade. The red
and blue conjoined bars in conjunction with the white
appear on the Hawaiian Flag, and also on the Hawaiian
Coat of Arms. The bars are wavy to allude to the
geographical location of Hawaii as being overseas from
the continental United States.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 16 May 1968.
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