Category:30th Infantry Brigade Heraldry
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
[edit]Description
[edit]- The letters “O H” blue upon a red background, the “O” forming the elliptical outline of the device long axis to be 2½ inches (6.35cm) and short axis 1⅝ inches (4.13cm).
- The letter “H” within the “O”.
- The letters “XXX” on the bar of the “H”.
- The insignia to be worn with long axis vertical.
- Combat Service Identification Badge: None Authorized.
Symbolism
[edit]- The letters “O H” are the initials of “Old Hickory” and the “XXX” is the Roman notation for the number of the organization.
Background
[edit]- The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved on 1918-10-23 for the 30th Division.
- It was redesignated for the 30th infantry Division on 1942-02-16.
- It was redesignated for the 30th Infantry Brigade on 1974-02-20.
- The insignia was redesignated for the 30th Armored Brigade, North Carolina Army National Guard effective 2004-09-01.
Distinctive Unit Insignia
[edit]Description
[edit]- A gold color metal and enamel device 1¼ inches (3.18cm) in height overall consisting of a representation of a hornet’s nest in blue enamel charged at top with five gold fleurs-de-lis and in base with a gold fine-pointed star, all enclosed by a continuous scarlet enamel scroll inscribed with the words “OLD HICKORY” at top and “BRIGADE” below and crossing at center overall from lower right to upper left a gold branch of laurel beneath a gold sword with point at upper right and hilt at lower left the blade divided in half lengthwise with green enamel above and red enamel below, both ends of sword and laurel branch protruding outside the scroll.
Symbolism
[edit]- The hornet’s nest, adapted from the crest of the North Carolina ARNG, is a reference to the unit’s home area.
- The fleurs-de-lis represent the unit’s participation in five campaigns in Europe during World War II, while the sword with blade in the colors of the Belgium Fourragére refers to that award received for service in Belgium and the Ardennes.
- The laurel branch and the star denote awards of the French Croix de Guerre with Palm and with Star for service in France during World War II; the scarlet scroll alludes to the Meritorious Unit Commendation.
Background
[edit]- The distinctive unit insignia was authorized for the noncolor bearing units of the 30th Infantry Brigade on 1974-06-11.
- The insignia was redesignated for the 30th Armored Brigade, North Carolina Army National Guard effective 2004-09-01.
Flag
[edit]Description
[edit]- a. Size:
- Hoist: Three Feet.
- Fly: Four Feet.
- Piping: 2½”.
- Arms: 15 Inches High.
- b. Organizational colors:
- Background: Two vertical stripes of equal width:
- First Stripe: National Flag Blue
- Second Stripe: Scarlet
- Arms: Shoulder Sleeve Insignia or its Number; Centered, Proper.
- Piping: White.
- Fringe: Yellow.
Media in category "30th Infantry Brigade Heraldry"
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