361 Civil Affairs 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 an orange enamel
demi-sun burst with gold rays above four purple enamel
wavy bars with gold fimbriation, in base a semi-circular
gold scroll, folded back at each end and lined purple,
inscribed "SECURE PEACE" in purple letters,
overall a vertical sword with white enamel blade with
purple enamel grip in front of motto scroll between "SECURE"
and "PEACE."
- Symbolism: The
upright sword alludes to the unit's mission to protect
and secure peace. The sun is symbolic of authority,
enlightenment and wisdom. The sun also represents the
organization's present location in Florida, the Sunshine
State, while the wavy bars represent the waters around
Florida, the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.
Purple and white are colors used for Civil Affairs
units.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on 6 Jan 1977.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a purple shield arced at top and bottom, edged with a
1/8 inch (.32cm) white border, the overall dimensions 2
inches (5.08cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in
height, at center a blue wavy band fimbriated white and
bearing a yellow sunburst.
- Symbolism: The
sunburst is symbolic of authority, enlightenment and
wisdom. The sun represents Florida, the "Sunshine
State" with blue area representing the Gulf of
Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean alluding to the present
location of the organization. Purple and white are
colors used for Civil Affairs units.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 6 Jan 1977.
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