Arvin High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, US Army
ARVIN HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS, US ARMY
Location: Arvin, California.
 (Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) |
 (Shoulder Loop Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: Within a red arched scroll edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border and inscribed “ARVIN HIGH SCHOOL” in white letters, a red demi-bear affronté eyed and dented white, detailed black. The overall dimensions are 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height by 3 inches (7.62 cm) wide.
Shoulder Loop Insignia. Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height consisting of a silver triangle arched at base bearing a red bear statant between three red stars, all within a red triangular border above a red scroll inscribed “ARVIN BEARS” in silver letters; attached above, a red and silver wreath of laurel
Origin/meaning
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: Red and White are the School Colors. The Bear is the School Mascot. The Bear within the Arch represents the Cadets in a learning environment and supporting School and Community.
Shoulder Loop Insignia: Red and white (silver) are the School Colors. The Bear, adapted from the California State Flag, is the School Mascot, and reflects the School’s Location. The Stars within a Triangle symbolize Scholarship, Leadership and Citizenship, and reflect the Cadets’ dedication to School, Community and Country.
The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia and Shoulder Loop Insignia was approved on 22 February 1996.
Literature: Images and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army
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