Army Reserve Medical Command, US Army: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
|||
| (9 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
''' {{uc:{{PAGENAME}}}} ''' | ''' {{uc:{{PAGENAME}}}} ''' | ||
{|align="center" | {|align="center" | ||
|align="center"|[[File:aresmedcmd.jpg|center| | |align="center"|[[File:aresmedcmd.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br> (Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) | ||
|align="center"|[[File:aresmedcmd1.jpg|center| | |align="center"|[[File:aresmedcmd1.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br> (Distinctive Unit Insignia) | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: A white shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall bearing a maroon cross throughout, thereon between two black stars edged yellow a light green serpent entwined around a white rod. | |||
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a gold cross superimposed by gold wreath of oak and laurel encircling a bust of a Minute Man wearing a tricorn hat, overall across the bottom, three maroon scrolls stacked bend-sinister wise doubled and inscribed with “CIVIS” “MILITIS” “MEDICUS” in gold. | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
{{ | Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: Maroon and white are the colors traditionally used by the Medical Corps. The cross and rod of Aesculapius, symbols of healing and medicine, symbolize the organization’s medical mission. The two stars represent the training of medical individuals and medical units. The black stars edged gold recall the Army logo and military preparedness. | ||
Distinctive Unit Insignia: The Minute Man is adapted from the Army Reserve plaque and highlights the Army Reserve Medical Command being a direct reporting command to Headquarters, United States Army Reserve Command. The Minute Man has also traditionally been used to represent our citizen soldiers and recalls that heritage. Gold is emblematic of honor and excellence. Maroon is the Medical Corps’ primary color. The cross and motto also highlight the Command’s mission. The branch of oak represents strength and growth and the laurel, high achievement. | |||
The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia and Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved effective 1 October 2005. | |||
[[Literature]]: Images from Wikimedia Commons. Iformation from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. | |||
{{us}} | |||
{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category: Army heraldry]] | [[Category:Army heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 2005]] | |||
Latest revision as of 16:03, 7 February 2024
ARMY RESERVE MEDICAL COMMAND, US ARMY
 (Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) |
 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: A white shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall bearing a maroon cross throughout, thereon between two black stars edged yellow a light green serpent entwined around a white rod.
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a gold cross superimposed by gold wreath of oak and laurel encircling a bust of a Minute Man wearing a tricorn hat, overall across the bottom, three maroon scrolls stacked bend-sinister wise doubled and inscribed with “CIVIS” “MILITIS” “MEDICUS” in gold.
Origin/meaning
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: Maroon and white are the colors traditionally used by the Medical Corps. The cross and rod of Aesculapius, symbols of healing and medicine, symbolize the organization’s medical mission. The two stars represent the training of medical individuals and medical units. The black stars edged gold recall the Army logo and military preparedness.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: The Minute Man is adapted from the Army Reserve plaque and highlights the Army Reserve Medical Command being a direct reporting command to Headquarters, United States Army Reserve Command. The Minute Man has also traditionally been used to represent our citizen soldiers and recalls that heritage. Gold is emblematic of honor and excellence. Maroon is the Medical Corps’ primary color. The cross and motto also highlight the Command’s mission. The branch of oak represents strength and growth and the laurel, high achievement.
The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia and Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved effective 1 October 2005.
Literature: Images from Wikimedia Commons. Iformation from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.
US heraldry portal
This page is part of the  |
 |
 US heraldry:
|
 Ecclesiastical Heraldry of the USA:
 Military Heraldry: |
Contact and Support
Partners:
Your logo here ?
Contact us
© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink 
Index of the site