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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall, consisting of an eight-pointed maroon star with a wide gold border bearing a red Greek cross with a gold arrow issuant from each arm and surmounting two white stretchers crossed saltirewise all within a three-sectioned light blue scroll, arced in base, curving upwards and looped around the upper horizontal points of the star, each inscribed “SKILL,” “SERVICE” and in base “COMPASSION” in gold. | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
Maroon and white are the colors traditionally associated with Medical units. The basic mission of the hospital is symbolized by the cross, a traditional symbol for aid and assistance; the eight-pointed star for regeneration; and along with the arrow and stretchers refer to the preparation and evacuation of patients to other medical facilities. | |||
The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 144th Evacuation Hospital on 3 September 1971. It was redesignated for the 144th Combat Support Hospital, effective 1 December 1993, with description and symbolism revised. | |||
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[[Literature]]: Image from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. | [[Literature]]: Image and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category:Army heraldry]] | [[Category:Army heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1971]] | |||