358 Civil Affairs 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 white background on which is a
vertical gold sword blade up in front of a gold quill
and rolled scroll in saltire, overall a blue keystone
supported by the hand guard of the sword and bearing a
gold globe gridlined blue; folded over the sword hilt
passing beneath the quill, scroll and sword blade a
tripartite purple scroll inscribed "VICTORY"
on the dexter segment, "FOR" in base, and "HUMANITY"
on the sinister segment all in gold letters.
- Symbolism:
Purple and white are the colors used for Civil Affairs.
The scroll and quill in saltire represent strength in
civil authority and justice while the upright sword
refers to the military responsibility to secure and
protect peace. A keystone, symbol for Pennsylvania, the
unit's home state, reflects the state colors blue and
gold, while the globe is indicative of the
organization's mission and capabilities.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on 27 Apr 1977.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
an oblong shield 3 inches (7.62cm) in height and 2
inches (5.08cm) in width overall, arced at top and base
and divided quarterly blue and yellow, a purple globe
with white outline and grid lines, all surmounted
diagonally throughout from lower right to upper left by
a white sheathed sword, hilt to base.
- Symbolism:
Purple and white are the colors used for Civil Affairs.
Blue and yellow are the colors of the State of
Pennsylvania where the unit is presently located. The
globe alludes to the scope of the organization
capabilities. The sword represents military authority
and is sheathed to symbolize support of post combat
military operations.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 9 Jun 1976.
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