804th Medical Brigade, US Army
804TH MEDICAL BRIGADE, US ARMY
 (Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) |
 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: On a white hexagon one point up, with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) maroon border, 3 inches (7.62cm) in height and 2 1/8 inches (5.40cm) in width, a maroon cross throughout bearing a yellow six-pointed star.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall consisting of a disc divided horizontally white and maroon bearing two green serpents entwined with their heads extending at the top, the disc bearing overall at center a red cross charged with a gold lamp of knowledge; and atop the cross between the serpents' heads a six-pointed gold star; around the base of the disc the inscription "TO YOUR HEALTH" in gold letters.
Origin/meaning
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: Maroon and white are the colors traditionally associated with the Medical Corps. The cross reflects medical aid and assistance while the gold star expresses excellence and achievement. The six-pointed star, echoed by the hexagon configuration of the insignia, alludes to the six New England states comprising the unit's command.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: Maroon and white are the colors used for the Army Medical Department. A red cross is emblematic of aid and assistance. The disc, base of the design, connotes unity. The serpents, lamp and star allude to the caduceus and the mission with the color green alluding to the ancient academic gowns of medicine. The lamp indicates enlightenment and the star represents the six New England states comprising the unit's command.
The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was originally approved for the 804th Hospital Center on 17 July 1990. It was redesignated for the 804th Medical Brigade on 8 April 1999. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 804th Hospital Center on 14 December 1979. It was redesignated for the 804th Medical Brigade on 8 April 1999.
Literature: Images and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army
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