30 Engineer Brigade
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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 a shield blazoned Gules,
three fleurs-de-lis two and one, overall a bend
eradicated Argent attached below a gold scroll inscribed
"EVER DEPENDABLE" in red letters.
- Symbolism: Red
and white are the Engineer colors. The three
fleurs-de-lis are taken from the coat of arms of St.
Quentin and also represent the principal engagements of
the organization during World War I. The eradicated bend
indicates the organization's participation as combat
troops in breaking the Hindenburg Line.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for
the 105th Engineers in 29 Oct 1929. It was redesignated
for the 105th Engineers Battalion in 20 Nov 1943. On 7
Mar 1951 the insignia was redesignated for the 112th
Field Artillery Battalion. It was redesignated for the
105th Engineer Battalion on 14 Jul 1960. The insignia
was amended to add a motto on 17 Sep 1968. It was
redesignated for the 105th Engineer Group on 7 Dec 1976.
On 15 Oct 1979 the insignia was redesignated for the
30th Engineer Brigade and amended to revise the
symbolism.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
an oval shield 3 inches (7.62cm) in height and 2 inches
(5.08cm) in width overall on a white background a
scarlet tower issuing from above a horizontal scarlet
construction truss with three crossbeams and all within
a 1/8 inch (.32cm) scarlet border.
- Symbolism:
Scarlet and white are the colors used for Engineer
organizations. The tower, the traditional symbol used
for Engineering, together with the construction truss
symbolize the basic mission of the Brigade. The
crossbeams of the truss further simulate the Roam
numerals for "30" thereby alluding to the
present designation of the organization.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved on 30
Jul 1974. It was amended to correct the dimensions in
the description on 31 Jan 1975. The insignia was amended
on 18 Apr 1975 to reflect the new dimensions.
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