307 Civil Affairs Group
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm)
in height overall consisting of two white enamel swords,
hilted gold, crossed saltirewise and surmounted at the
center by a purple globe with gold gridlines; overall a
vertical gold torch, flaming red, surmounted at the
shaft by a white enamel cartouche bearing a blue
fleur-de-lis on a yellow enamel disk and all extending
beyond the edge of a red circular scroll inscribed "FREEDOM,
WISDOM, INTEGRITY" in gold letters in the upper
divided areas between the crossed swords.
- Symbolism:
Purple and white are the colors used for Civil Affairs.
The swords together with the white scroll signify the
Group's military government and civil affairs mission in
support of post combat military operations. The torch,
indicative of knowledge, refers to the language
capabilities and comprehension of legal systems
necessary for effective area administration. The
fleur-de-lis on the yellow disk, taken from the flag of
the city of St. Louis, refers to the home area of the
organization.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on 31 Aug 1971.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description:
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- Symbolism: N/A
- Background: N/A
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