30 Armored Brigade
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches
(3.02cm) in height overall consisting of a green disc,
surmounted by a gold pheon issuing from base and
extending overall, bearing at center a blue disc charged
with three five-pointed white stars, at top a
semi-circular gold scroll folded back at each side and
inscribed "OLD HICKORY" with a scroll of the
same in base inscribed "VOLUNTEERS" all in
blue letters.
- Symbolism: The
pheon symbolizes the striking and penetrating power of
the unit and also refers to the action in Normandy,
World War II where the organization was awarded the
Distinguished Unit Citation represented by the color
blue. The blue disc bearing three stars was suggested by
the State Flag of Tennessee and symbolizes the unit’s
original activation in Knoxville, Tennessee. The green
field alludes to the fields of Europe during World War I
and World War II.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was originally authorized for
the 30th Armored Brigade on 19 Mar 1974. It was
redesignated on 1 Sep 1997 for HHC, 230th Support Group
(Area).
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a shield, 2 inches (5.08cm) in width overall, arched at
top and bottom, three vertical stripes, width 7/16 inch
(1.11cm) blue, 7/8 inch (2.22cm) yellow, 7/16 inch
(1.11cm) scarlet, overall at center a green disc 1 1/8
inches (2.86cm) in diameter with a 1/16 inch (.16cm)
yellow border, the disc bearing three white five-pointed
stars (as displayed on the Tennessee State Flag),
encompassed by a 1/8 inch (.32cm) green border, all
within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border.
- Symbolism: The
colors yellow and green are for Armor, blue for Infantry
and scarlet for Artillery. The disc alludes to a targe
or buckler and symbolizes the armored strength and
protection offered by the unit. The disc bearing three
stars is also found on the State Flag of Tennessee. The
annulet refers to the unit’s speed and mobility.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized on 9 May 1974.
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