US Army Dental Activity Augsburg
US ARMY DENTAL ACTIVITY AUGSBURG
Official blazon
A device of gold metal and enamel 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height consisting of a maroon cross surmounted by a lozenge checkered light blue and white, bearing at center a maroon cross charged with a gold Roman sword, point down and winged gold, parallel to the horizontal arm of the cross
Origin/meaning
Maroon and white are the colors associated with the Army Dental Corps and the Greek cross is a traditional symbol for medical units. The unit's location in Bavaria is suggested by the light blue and white checkered area, indicting it is the sole provider of dental care for U.S. Forces in this area. The Roman sword refers to the city of Augsburg, which was one of the first Roman communities in Germany. The sword is winged as an allusion to the caduceus.
The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 769th Medical Detachment (DS) on 27 January 1982. It was redesignated for Dental Activity, Augsburg on 22 February 1984.
Literature: Image and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.
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