360 Civil Affairs 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 an opened white
enamel scroll edged in gold and surmounting slightly
above center a purple globe with gold gridlines all in
front of a display of green enamel palm branches, at the
top a semi-circular purple scroll with three sections,
inscribed "LAW SECURITY ORDER" in gold
letters.
- Symbolism: The
opened scroll and globe allude to the unit's mission of
civil affairs worldwide. The palmetto palm, symbolic of
victory and justice, is the state tree of South
Carolina, the present location of the organization. The
color green represents vigor and growth, while purple
and white are colors used for Civil Affairs units.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 25 Mar 1977.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a shield 2 1/8 inches (5.40cm) in width and 2 3/4 inches
(6.99cm) in height divided diagonally from upper left to
lower right, purple and white, within a 1/16 inch
(.16cm) purple border and all enclosed by a 1/8 inch
(.32cm) white border, a globe divided diagonally purple
and white with purple gridlines encircled and surmounted
by an annulet and chevron counterchanged.
- Symbolism:
Purple and white are the colors used for Civil Affairs
units. The annulet or circle, a symbol for continuity
and perfection, together with a chevron representing the
gables of a house and also the military presence,
symbolizes with the globe, the worldwide aspects and
mission of organization. Furthermore, the circle in its
sum total of 360 degrees alludes not only to the
numerical designation, but combined with the chevron
also forms the initials of the organization.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized on 28 Jan 1977.
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