Category:62nd Medical Brigade Heraldry

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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

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Description

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  • On a rectangle rounded on each corner divided per bend sinister maroon and white with a ⅛ inch (.32cm) yellow border, 2 inches (5.08cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall, a red cross edged white bearing a white stylized fleur-de-lis.
  • Combat Service Identification Badge: None Authorized.

Symbolism

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  1. Maroon and white are the colors of the Army Medical Department, split diagonally in reference to the unit’s transition from a Medical Group to a Medical Brigade.
  2. A gold border is emblematic of excellence and valor.
  3. The red cross is a symbol of aid and comfort
  4. The fleur-de-lis further alludes to the unit’s heritage of descent from a collecting company and service during World War II.

Background

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  1. The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized 2001-10-16.
  2. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-846)

Distinctive Unit Insignia

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Description

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  • A silver color metal and enamel insignia 1⅛ inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a red cross bearing a silver fleur-de-lis issuing from the base of the stem four silver rays, all above a maroon scroll arched from the lower point of the horizontal arms of the cross inscribed "PROUD AND STEADFAST" in silver letters.

Symbolism

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  1. Maroon and white are the colors of the Army Medical Department, split diagonally in reference to the unit’s transition from a Medical Group to a Medical Brigade.
  2. The red cross, symbol of aid and comfort, and used to mark Army ambulances, refers to the descent of the organization from a collecting company.
  3. The fleur-de-lis alludes to France and the area in Europe during World War II where the unit served, the four rays specifically referring to Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns.

Background

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  1. The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 62nd Medical Group on 1969-11-12.
  2. It was redesignated for the 62nd Medical Brigade on 2001-10-16.

Flag

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Description

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  • a. Size:
  1. Hoist: Three Feet.
  2. Fly: Four Feet.
  3. Fringe: 2½”
  • b.Description.
  1. The flag has a solid background with a Canton bearing the US Army Medical Department Branch Insignia
  • c. Organizational colors:
  1. Organization: Medical Brigade
  2. Background and Canton: Maroon
  3. Canton Border: White
  4. Insignia:
    1. Basic: White
    2. Detail: Silver Grey
  5. Fringe: White
  6. Letters and Numbers: None
  7. Scrolls.
    1. Outline:None
    2. Background: None

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