<< Combat Index home Combat Index Military Insignia US Army Insignia US Army Branches US Army Air Defense Artillery Branch Branch Insignia Description: A missile surmounting two crossed field guns, all of gold colored metal, 1 1/8 inches in height. Crossed cannons (field guns) for Artillery has been in continuous use since 1834, when they were played on regimental colors, knapsacks, and as part of the cap insignia for Artillery officers. Branch Plaque Description: The plaque design has the branch insignia, letters and border in gold. The background is scarlet.