Okeechobee High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, US Army

OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS, US ARMY

Location: Okeechobee, Florida.

(Shoulder Sleeve Insignia)

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

Official blazon

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: On purple oval embroidered device 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height by 3 1/16 inches (7.78 cm) in width, edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) purple border, the head and shoulders of a white Brahman Bull, detailed silver gray, encompassed by a yellow designation band inscribed ”OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL” above the bull’s head and “BRAHMANS” below the bull’s head in purple letters.

Shoulder Loop Insignia. Description: A Gold color metal and enamel shield shaped device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in width overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Or, a Brahman Bull statant Proper; on a chief Purpure a bend Argent bearing a palm tree of the second; all within a bordure of the last. Attached below the device a Purple scroll inscribed “CONQUER AND PREVAIL” in base metal letters.

Origin/meaning

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: Purple and gold are the school’s colors. The Brahman Bull is the school’s mascot and is one of a breed of domestic cattle developed in the Southern United States from stock originating in India, and having a hump between the shoulders and a pendulous dewlap. The Brahman Bull is symbolic of the geographical location of the school in Florida.

Shoulder Loop Insignia: Purple and gold are the school’s colors. The Brahman Bull is the school’s mascot and represents valor, bravery, strength and fortitude for unlimited educational opportunities. The white diagonal band signifies dignity, glory and honor. The palm tree refers to the State of Florida. “Conquer and Prevail” is the school’s motto.

The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia and the Shoulder Loop Insingia was approved 16 September 2005.

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

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