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Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall consisting of a white enamel disc surmounted throughout by a maroon patée cross quadrant at the center bearing an arrow with point up interlaced by two serpents, all gold and all above a gold scroll edging the disc inscribed "SERVING THE SOLDIER" between at either side three gunstones one above the other in black enamel. | |||
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Maroon and white are the colors used for the Army Medical Department. The cross is emblematic of aid and assistance. Gold and silver (white) are the metals closely associated with dentistry. The gunstones and the arrow refer to artillery and missiles and, with the entwined serpents, symbolize service to Fort Sill personnel. The white areas allude to the four facets of complete dental care. Together the above refer to the overall mission and capabilities of DENTAC, Ft. Sill. | |||
The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 23 June 1980. | |||
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US ARMY DENTAL ACTIVITY FORT SILL
Official blazon
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall consisting of a white enamel disc surmounted throughout by a maroon patée cross quadrant at the center bearing an arrow with point up interlaced by two serpents, all gold and all above a gold scroll edging the disc inscribed "SERVING THE SOLDIER" between at either side three gunstones one above the other in black enamel.
Origin/meaning
Maroon and white are the colors used for the Army Medical Department. The cross is emblematic of aid and assistance. Gold and silver (white) are the metals closely associated with dentistry. The gunstones and the arrow refer to artillery and missiles and, with the entwined serpents, symbolize service to Fort Sill personnel. The white areas allude to the four facets of complete dental care. Together the above refer to the overall mission and capabilities of DENTAC, Ft. Sill.
The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 23 June 1980.
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