48th Combat Support Hospital, US Army
48TH COMBAT SUPPORT HOSPITAL, US ARMY
Official blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall, consisting of a gold field ten upon a grassy field emitting rays above a blue area at bottom all enclosed by a rectangular maroon tripartite scroll issuing from a green wreath of laurel in base and inscribed "ONE ARMY" on the left and "ONE MISSION" on the right in gold, at bottom a maroon cross and overall a white sword point down entwined by a green serpent.
Origin/meaning
Maroon and white are the colors traditionally used by the Medical Corps; the cross represents the organization's medical support and service to the United States forces. The sword underscores the combat aspect of the mission and forms the allusion of the numeral "1", reflecting the unit's motto. The serpent and sword recall the rod of Aesculapius, symbolizing medical care and healing. Laurel is emblematic of excellence and high achievement; green is the color of regeneration and growth. The field tent highlights mobility and total readiness; the blue area below the tent alludes to the Salween River and the unit's baptism of fire during World War II.
The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 27 Sep 2000.
Literature: Image and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.
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