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Insignia
Unit Insignia

  • Description: A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/16 inches (2.70 cm) in height overall: On a hexagon, one point up, divided per pale Or and Azure the coat of arms of the State of Wisconsin, as now in use, of Gold.
  • Symbolism: N/A
  • Background: The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for State Staff Corps and Departments, noncolor and nonstandard bearing units, Wisconsin National Guard on 13 August 1929. It was redesignated for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment and noncolor bearing units of the Wisconsin Army National Guard on 31 December 1970. The insignia was redesignated effective 1 October 1982, for Headquarters, State Area Command, Wisconsin Army National Guard.


Shoulder Sleeve
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

  • Description: On a red shield, 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm) in width and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in height, a badger's face, black with white markings and red tongue.
  • Symbolism: The red of the background is one of the National colors. The badger is from the crest of the State Seal of Wisconsin and alludes to the State nickname "The Badger State."
  • Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Wisconsin National Guard on 2 December 1952. It was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, Wisconsin Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. The insignia was amended to correct the wording of the description and symbolism on 7 August 1986.




Crest
Crest for Coat of Arms

  • Description: That for regiments and separate battalions of the Wisconsin Army National Guard: From a wreath of colors, a badger couchant Proper.
  • Symbolism: Wisconsin is known as the Badger State. The badger appears on the State seal and flag.
  • Background: The crest for color bearing organizations of the State of Wisconsin was approved on 8 September 1922.