US Army Military Police Branch
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Branch
Insignia
- Description:
Two crossed gold color metal pistols 3/4 inch in height.
The insignia was approved in 1922. The old type pistol
sometimes referred to as the Harper's Ferry Pistol (made
at the Harper's Ferry Arsenal), was selected since it is
the first American Military pistol and remained the Army
model for many years. The parts of this weapon were
standardized and inter-changeable, thereby marking an
advance in arms.
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Branch
Plaque
- Description:
The plaque design has the branch insignia, letters, and
rim in gold. The background is green.
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Branch
Regimental Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches in
height consisting of a shield blazoned as follows: Vert,
a fasces palewise, axe Or and rods Proper (brown),
thereover in fess a balance and in saltire overall a key
with bow in sinister base and a sword with hilt in
dexter base all of the second. The shield is enclosed at
bottom and sides by a gold scroll of three folds
inscribed ''ASSIST PROTECT DEFEND" in green letters
and surmounted at the top by two crossed gold pistols.
The regimental insignia was approved on 3 July 1986.
- Symbolism:
Green and yellow are the colors associated with the
Military Police Corps. The fasces is an ancient symbol
of authority related to a Roman magistrate. The balance
is symbolic of equal justice under law and the key
signifies security. The sword represents the military.
The crossed pistols are the symbol of the Military
Police Corps mission: to uphold the law and to keep
order. The motto "ASSIST PROTECT AND DEFEND"
reflects the mission.
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Branch
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: Vert,
a fasces palewise, axe Or and rods Proper (brown);
thereover in fess a balance and in saltire overall a key
with bow in sinister base and a sword with hilt in
dexter base all of the second. The crest (On a wreath of
the colors Or and Vert a pair of crossed pistols of the
first) is displayed above the eagle's head. The
background color of the flag is green and the fringe is
yellow. The coat of arms was approved on 2 May 86.
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