US Army Civil Affairs Branch
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Branch
Insignia
- Description: On
a globe 5/8 inch in diameter, a torch of liberty 1-inch
in height surmounted by a scroll and a sword crossed in
saltire, all of gold color. In 1955, The Civil Affairs
and Military Government Branch, USAR, was established.
On 30 April 1956, the Office of Civil Affairs and
Military Government gave concurrence in the design (gold
global background with gold torch, sword and scroll
superimposed thereon). The Department of the Army
General Staff approved the design on 1 June 1956. The
branch was redesignated to Civil Affairs USAR on 2
October 1959. The globe indicates the worldwide areas of
Civil Affairs operations. The torch is from the Statue
of Liberty, a symbol associated with the spirit of the
United States. It also represents the enlightened
performance of duty. The scroll and sword depict the
civil and military aspects of the organization's
mission. The insignia was authorized for wear by all
personnel assigned to Regular Army Civil Affairs TOE
units on 13 October 1961.
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Branch
Plaque
- Description:
The plaque design has the branch insignia, letters, and
border in white and the background is purple.
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Regimental Insignia
- Description: A
silver and gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16
inches in height consisting of a shield, crest and
motto. The insignia is blazoned as follows: Purpure, a
scroll and sword saltirewise, and overall a torch
palewise or; a bordure argent. Attached below the
shield, a silver scroll inscribed "SECURE THE
VICTORY" in black letters. The crest above the
shield: On a wreath of the colors (Or and Purpure), a
globe Celeste gridlined Argent superimposed by a dexter
gauntlet argent holding a balance scale Or. The
Regimental Insignia was approved on 14 April 1989.
- Symbolism:
Purple and white are the colors traditionally associated
with Civil Affairs. Gold is emblematic of honor and
achievement. The scroll, sword and torch are adapted
from the Civil Affairs branch insignia and denote the
branch-wide scope and application of the design. The
scroll and sword depict the civil and military aspects
of the organization. The torch refers to the Statue of
Liberty, a symbol associated with the spirit of
democracy of the United States. The border emphasizes
unity, continuity and the whole regimental concept.
Crest: The scales represent balance and normality; the
gauntlet denotes the military's role in establishing,
administering and protecting the equilibrium. The globe
signifies the extensive scope of the mission of the
Civil Affairs Regiment.
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Regimental Coat of Arms
- Description:
The coat of arms appears on the breast of a displayed
eagle on the regimental flag. The coat of arms is:
Purpure, a scroll and sword saltirewise, and overall a
torch palewise Or; a bordure Argent. Crest: On a wreath
of the colors (Or and Purpure) a globe Celeste gridlined
Argent superimposed by a dexter gauntlet Proper holding
a balance scale Or. The regimental flag has a purple
background and white fringe.
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