62nd Medical Brigade, US Army

62ND MEDICAL BRIGADE, US ARMY

History: Formed as 62nd Medical Battalion, Corps on 19 December 1942. Inactivated 13 November 1945. It was then reorganized and re-designated 8 October 1957 as the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 62nd Medical Group in Bad Kreuznach, Rheinland Pfalz, Federal Republic of Germany. It was on 16 October 2001 redesignated as 62nd Medical Brigade.

(Shoulder Sleeve Insignia)

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

Official blazon

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: On a rectangle rounded on each corner divided per bend sinister maroon and white with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border, 2 inches (5.08cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall, a red cross edged white bearing a white stylized fleur-de-lis.

Distinctive Unit Insignia: A silver color metal and enamel insignia 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a red cross bearing a silver fleur-de-lis issuing from the base of the stem four silver rays, all above a maroon scroll arched from the lower point of the horizontal arms of the cross inscribed "PROUD AND STEADFAST" in silver letters.

Origin/meaning

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: Maroon and white are the colors of the Army Medical Department, split diagonally in reference to the unit’s transition from a Medical Group to a Medical Brigade. A gold border is emblematic of excellence and valor. The red cross is a symbol of aid and comfort. The fleur-de-lis further alludes to the unit’s heritage of descent from a collecting company and service during World War II.

Distinctive Unit Insignia: Maroon and white (silver) are the colors used for the Army Medical Department. The red cross, symbol of aid and comfort, and used to mark Army ambulances, refers to the descent of the organization from a collecting company. The fleur-de-lis alludes to France and the area in Europe during World War II where the unit served, the four rays specifically referring to Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns.

The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was authorized 16 October 2001. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 62d Medical Group on 12 November 1969. It was redesignated for the 62d Medical Brigade on 16 October 2001.

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