420 Engineer Brigade
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
metal and enamel insignia of two-piece construction 1
3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall as follows: one
piece of silver color metal and enamel consisting of
four narrow silver bands in cross on a background of
silver rays within an oblong silver frame with arched
top and inscribed "SUCCESS" in red letters and
the base by a dark blue scroll inscribed "OUR
BLUEPRINT" in silver letters; superimposed between
the scrolls and centered in the silver bands, a gold
color metal and enamel piece consisting of a red disc
with gold rim and hub from which extend in cross
terminating on the gold rim, four narrow white bands.
- Symbolism: The
circle with narrow and crossed bands, simulating both a
weapon sight and an optical measuring device, refers to
the Unit's dual engineering and combat mission. The gold
center hub stands for the command function of the
Brigade and the gold rim for its mission of planning,
coordination and supervision. The lower scroll is blue
with silver letters in allusion to a blueprint. The
colors scarlet and white (silver) are for the Corps of
Engineers.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on 16 Apr 1968.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a scarlet shield arched at top and base and with rounded
corners of a 1/8 inch (.32cm) radius, 2 inches (5.08cm)
in width overall divided crosswise into four equal parts
by 1/16 inch (.16cm) wide white center lines throughout
an open circle 1 15/32 inches (3.73cm) in diameter
formed by a 1/16 inch (.16cm) wide yellow stroke
concentric about a solid yellow circle 1/4 inch (.64cm)
in diameter all within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) white border.
- Symbolism: The
colors scarlet and white are used for the Corps of
Engineers, the gold symbolizing the higher level of
command of the Brigade. The division of the shield by
the white center lines and gold circle represent the
composition of the Brigade of a varying number of units
of different sizes and configurations. The larger gold
circle is symbolic of planning, coordination and
supervision functions of the Brigade which organize the
various elements into a working unit. The gold circle in
the exact center of the shield represents the command
function of the Brigade from which all brigade functions
radiate. The combination of the circles and the crossed
center lines represent the dual engineering and military
mission of the unit by recalling an optical measuring
device and its military application of a weapon sight.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 18 Dec 1967.
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