US Army Judge Advocate General
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Insignia
- Description: A
gold color sword and pen crossed and superimposed on a
laurel wreath, 11/16 inches in height. In May 1890, "a
sword and pen crossed and wreathed, embroidered in
silver" was originally adopted for wear by officers
of the Judge Advocate General's Department. In 1899, the
color was changed to gold. The pen represents the
recording of testimony and the sword symbolizes the
military character of the Corps. The wreath is symbolic
of honor. The enlisted branch of service insignia was
authorized on 4 August 1967.
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Plaque
- Description:
The plaque design has the branch insignia, letters, and
rim in gold. The background is dark blue.
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Regimental Insignia
- Description: A
silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches in
height consisting of a shield blazoned as follows:
Argent, an escutcheon Azure (dark blue) charged with a
wreath of laurel surmounted by a sword point to base in
bend surmounted by a quill in bend sinister all gold.
Attached below the shield is a dark blue scroll doubled
and inscribed with the numerals "1775" in
silver. The regimental insignia for the Judge Advocate
General's Corps was approved 22 August 1986.
- Symbolism: The
quill and sword symbolize the mission of the Corps, to
advise the Secretary of the Army and supervise the
system of military justice throughout the Army. Dark
blue and silver (white) are the colors associated with
the Corps. Gold is for excellence. The motto indicates
the anniversary of the Corps.
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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: Azure
(dark blue), a wreath of laurel surmounted by a sword
point to base in bend surmounted by a quill in bend
sinister Or within an Orle Argent. The coat of arms was
approved on 22 August 1986. The regimental flag is dark
blue with white fringe.
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