1108th Signal Brigade, US Army

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1108TH SIGNAL BRIGADE, US ARMY

History: The Brigade was active 1 april 1988 to 15 October 2003, when it was redesignated 21st Signal Brigade.

Coat of arms (crest) of 1108th Signal Brigade, US Army

(Shoulder Sleeve Insignia)
Coat of arms (crest) of 1108th Signal Brigade, US Army

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

Official blazon

SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA. Description: On a rectangle arced at the top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08) in width overall, divided horizontally orange above white by a black horizontal bar, at top a blue sphere outlined and gridlined yellow and at bottom two black flashes issuing from either corner and converging at center forming a yellow arrow.

DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height consisting of a blue globe gridlined gold surmounted by a gold dexter qauntlet detailed black grasping two diagonally crossed orange flashes; issuing from the flashes and encircling the globe at top and bottom two black scrolls inscribed "WE SET" at the top and "THE STANDARD" at the bottom in gold letters; converging from either side a stylized gold arrow.

Origin/meaning

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: Orange and white are the colors traditionally associated with the signal corps. Black represents strength, solidity, and determination. Black and white allude to day and night preparedness and operations. The globe indicates the worldwide impact of the unit’s mission. The two flashes converging at center with a horizontal bar suggest a fulcrum or balance scale, denoting the melding of strategic and tactical communications support for the war fighter. The peak of the arrow formed by the two flashes symbolizes the highest standard of operational readiness maintained by the command. The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on July 7, 1995.

Distinctive Unit Insignia: Orange is the primary color associated with the Signal Corps. Black represents strength, solidity, determination, and twenty-four hour military preparedness. The globe refers to the worldwide impact of the unit’s mission. The gauntlet symbolizes control over the operations and maintenance of communications and information systems. The gauntlet grasps two flashes, which form two stylized arrows, suggesting the command focus and control over its assigned missions. The distinctive unit insignia was approved on July 7, 1995.

Literature: Images and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army


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