Batesburg Leesvill High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, US Army

BATESBURG LEESVILL HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS, US ARMY

(Shoulder Sleeve Insignia)

(Shoulder Loop Insignia)

Official blazon

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: On a gold disc 3 1/4 inches (8.26 cm) in diameter edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) purple border, a black panther head detailed gold between the inscription “BATESBURG-LEESVILLE” arching above and “PANTHERS” arching below in purple letters.

Shoulder Loop Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a gold oval surrounded by a purple designation band inscribed “BATESBURG” to upper left and “LEESVILLE” to lower right, and bearing a black atomic symbol surmounting the handle of a black plow above a black panther springing to upper right.

Origin/meaning

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: Purple and gold are the school’s colors. The panther is the school’s mascot and reflects the strength and determination of the cadets in their commitment to community and country.

Shoulder Loop Insignia: Purple and gold are the school’s colors. The panther is the school’s mascot and reflects the aggressive spirit of the cadets. The atomic symbol denotes the technical training provided by the staff and faculty, and the plow denotes the rural community to which the cadets are dedicated.

The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia and Shoulder Loop Insignia was both approved 10 December 1993.

Literature: Image from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army

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