Category:31st Chemical Brigade Heraldry

SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA

On a shield 3-1/2 inches in height, blazoned: Per pale Gules and Argent an arrow and sword in saltire Sable the head of the arrow of the first, all within a bordure of the third.
COMBAT SERVICE IDENTIFICATION BADGE: A silver color metal and enamel device 2 inches (5.08 cm) in diameter consisting of a design similar to the shoulder sleeve insignia.

Red and white represent the courageous sacrifices the brigade has made in its history of service to the state of Alabama and the United States Army.
The arrow stands for the Black Warrior River where the unit was originally organized in early 1861.
The scarlet arrowhead recalls the 31 Infantry Division’s assault landing on New Guinea during WWII.
The sword emphasizes the readiness to respond with force, whether by offensive or defensive protection operations.
The black border conveys protection for the citizens of Alabama and the greater nation from all hazards.

The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 31st Division on 1919-03-07.
It was redesignated for the 31st Infantry Division on 1942-02-27.
It was redesignated for the 31st Armored Brigade on 1974-02-25.
The insignia was redesignated effective 2002-09-30, with description updated and a symbolism added, for the 31st Chemical Brigade.
The insignia was modified to amend the design and symbolism 21 December 2023.

A gold metal and epoxied disc shaped device 1-3/16 inches in height blazoned as follows: Argent, between a fleur-de-lis in chief and a Philippine sun in base Or, upon a fess wavy of the last an arrow pointing to dexter shaft Sable and head Gules, overall a saltire of the last, all within a bordure of the third. Above the disc a semi-circular gold scroll inscribed “DRAGON” in black and beneath the disc a scroll of the like inscribed “BRIGADE” in black.

The fleur-de-lis symbolizes the unit’s participation in World War I.
The sun represents the organization’s Philippine Presidential Unit Citation for service in the southern Philippines, World War II; the scarlet arrowhead alluding to the unit’s assault landing at New Guinea.
The black arrow shaft and the wavy fess represent the location on the Black Warrior River where the unit was originally organized in early 1861.
The scarlet saltire on a white field represents strength and support.
The disc shape symbolizes speed and the black border indicates mobility.

The distinctive unit insignia was approved for the 31st Armored Brigade on 1974-08-12.
The insignia was redesignated effective 2002-09-30, with description updated, for the 31st Chemical Brigade.
The insignia modified to change the motto 27 November 2023.

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