US Army Quartermaster Branch
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Branch
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color eagle with wings spread perched on a wheel
with a blue felloe set with thirteen gold stars, having
thirteen gold spokes and the hub white with a red
center; superimposed on the wheel a gold sword and key
crossed diagonally hilt and bow up. The insignia is 3/4
inches in height. The insignia of the Quartermaster
Department was approved in 1895. The design was retained
when the Corps was established in 1912. After World War
I, the earlier design, with the eagle's head
superimposed on one wing, was changed to depict the head
above the wings. The wagon wheel is symbolic of
transportation and symbolize the original colonies and
the origin of the Corps during the Revolutionary War.
The sword, indicative of the military forces, and the
key, alluding to storekeeping functions, symbolize the
control of military supplies by the Quartermaster Corps.
The eagle symbolizes our nation; red, white, and blue
are the national colors.
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Branch
Plaque
- Description:
The plaque design has the branch insignia (gold with
ring of wheel in blue, stars and inner hub white, and
hub pin in red) with gold letters. The designation band
is blue, the letters and borders are gold, and the
background is buff.
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Branch
Regimental Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 inch in height
consisting of a gold eagle with wings spread and head
lowered looking to his right and standing upon a wheel
with a blue felloe set with thirteen gold stars, having
thirteen gold spokes and the hub white with a red
center; superimposed on the wheel a gold sword and key
crossed diagonally hilt and bow up, all on a black
background and resting upon a wreath of green laurel
terminating at either side below the eagle's wings at
the upper end of the sword and key. Attached below the
device is a gold scroll inscribed "SUPPORTING
VICTORY" in black. The original regimental insignia
was all gold and approved on 31 March 1986. The design
was changed on 7 June 1994 to add color to the insignia.
- Symbolism: The
device utilizes the traditional Quartermaster Corps
branch insignia with the eagle in a slightly different
configuration known historically as the "Regimental
Eagle". The eagle symbolizes our nation; the wagon
wheel is symbolic of transportation and delivery of
supplies. The stars and spokes of the wheel symbolize
the original colonies. The sword, indicative of the
military forces, and the key, alluding to the
storekeeping functions, symbolize the control of
military supplies by the Quartermaster Corps. The wreath
signifies honor and achievement.
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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: Buff,
a chevron Azure between a short sword point down
bendwise sinister surmounted by a helmet contourne
Argent, a bundle of arrows Sable surmounted by a garb
Or, and a quill bendwise of the third surmounted by a
key wards to base bendwise sinister of the fifth.
Displayed above the eagle's head is the crest (on a
wreath of the colors Or and buff, the device from the
Quartermaster Corps Regimental Insignia Proper). The
Coat of Arms was approved on 16 June 1994. Prior to
approval of the Coat of Arms, the Quartermaster
regimental flag consisted of the branch insignia
centered above a designation scroll on a buff background
with blue fringe.
- Symbolism: Buff
is the primary color traditionally associated with the
Quartermaster Corps. The dark blue chevron represents
valor and alludes to the fact that the Quartermaster
Corps is the foundation of logistics. The Spartan helmet
and short sword symbolize the Corps' warrior spirit --
warriors supporting warriors. The shock of wheat
superimposed over the spray of arrows represents the
diversity of vital supplies the Quartermaster Corps
provides. The arrows symbolize the defensive mission of
the Corps. The wheat symbolizes the life-giving
sustenance the Corps provides all soldiers. The key and
quill represents the Quartermaster's control of military
supplies and attests to the sound business practices and
professionalism of the Corps.
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