US Army Finance Corps Branch
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Branch
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color diamond, 1 inch by 3/4 inch, short axis
vertical. In 1896, the diamond design (embroidered in
silver or made of silver metal) was approved at the
insignia of the Pay Department. In 1912, when the
offices of The Quartermaster General, The Commissary
General, and The Paymaster General of the Army were
consolidated into the Quartermaster Corps, the use of
this design was discontinued. The design came into use
again when the Finance Department was established in
1920. The design was retained when the Finance
Department became the Finance Corps in 1950.
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Branch
Plaque
- Description:
The plaque design has the branch insignia, letters, and
rim in gold. The background is silver gray.
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Branch
Regimental Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inch in height
consisting of the shield adapted from the coat of arms
and blazoned: Argent (Silver Gray), a globe Azure
gridlined Or, overall in saltire a sword with point to
sinister base Argent hilted Or and a quill Argent,
superimposed at fess point a representation of the
Finance Corps branch insignia Proper. Attached below a
gold scroll inscribed with the words "TO SUPPORT
AND SERVE" in blue letters. The insignia was
originally approved on 8 September 1986 but the design
was changed on 1 June 1988 to change the diamond from
yellow enamel to a separate device in gold.
- Symbolism:
Silver gray and golden yellow are the colors associated
with the Finance Corps and are universally symbolic of
the treasury and monetary matters. The globe denotes the
worldwide scope of the Corps' mission. The sword and
quill represent the Corp's combat service support role.
The diamond shape symbolizes the public monies entrusted
to the Corps. The motto "TO SUPPORT AND SERVE"
refers to the Corps' mission. The gold gryphon in the
crest represents treasure or money, and in Greek
mythology is the guardian of gold and treasure, thus
symbolizing the vigilance of the Finance Corps in
safeguarding the public funds entrusted to it.
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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:
Argent (silver Gray) a globe Azure grid lined of the
first; overall in saltire a sword with point to sinister
base Argent hilted Or and a quill Argent, superimposed a
fess point a representation of the Finance Corps
insignia of branch Proper. Crest: On a wreath of the
colors Argent and Azure, a gryphon passant Or, armed and
langued Gules. The background of the flag is silver gray
and the fringe is golden yellow.
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