30 Infantry Brigade
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18cm)
in height overall consisting of a representation of a
hornet’s nest in blue enamel charged at top with
five gold fleurs-de-lis and in base with a gold
fine-pointed star, all enclosed by a continuous scarlet
enamel scroll inscribed with the words "OLD HICKORY"
at top and "BRIGADE" below and crossing at
center overall from lower right to upper left a gold
branch of laurel beneath a gold sword with point at
upper right and hilt at lower left the blade divided in
half lengthwise with green enamel above and red enamel
below, both ends of sword and laurel branch protruding
outside the scroll.
- Symbolism: The
hornet’s nest, adapted from the crest of the North
Carolina ARNG, is a reference to the unit’s home
area. The fleurs-de-lis represent the unit’s
participation in five campaigns in Europe during World
War II, while the sword with blade in the colors of the
Belgium Fourragére refers to that award received
for service in Belgium and the Ardennes. The laurel
branch and the star denote awards of the French Croix de
Guerre with Palm and with Star for service in France
during World War II; the scarlet scroll alludes to the
Meritorious Unit Commendation.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was authorized for the
noncolor bearing units of the 30th Infantry Brigade on
11 Jun 1974.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description:
The letters "O H" blue upon a red background,
the "O" forming the elliptical outline of the
device long axis to be 2 1/2 inches (6.35cm) and short
axis 1 5/8 inches (4.13cm). The letter "H"
within the "O". The letters "XXX" on
the bar of the "H". The insignia to be worn
with long axis vertical.
- Symbolism: The
letters "O H" are the initials of "Old
Hickory" and the "XXX" is the Roman
notation for the number of the organization.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved on 23
Oct 1918 for the 30th Division. It was redesignated for
the 30th Infantry Brigade on 20 Feb 1974.
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