File:176th Medical Brigade.jpg
Summary
Description
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height consisting of a white disc charged with an overlapping maroon cross on a gold sun. Overall, in pale throughout, a caduceus bearing a red fleur-de-lis at its top. Arching to base over the sun rays a dark blue motto scroll bearing the words “TO SERVE PROUDLY” in gold letters.
Symbolism White and maroon are the colors for Medical units. The red cross is a traditional symbol of medical services and the white disc suggests purity. The sun is symbolic of California, the home area of the unit. The caduceus is a traditional symbol of medicine and is topped by a fleur-de-lis alluding to the unit’s World War II campaign participation in France and Central Europe, and is red suggesting the Meritorious Unit Commendation awarded the unit for service in the World War II European Theater.
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 176th Medical Group on 12 April 1983. It was redesignated for the 176th Medical Brigade with the description updated effective 16 September 2011.
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| current | 11:56, 15 January 2017 | | 128 × 150 (7 KB) | 127.0.0.1 (talk) | Description <p>A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height consisting of a white disc charged with an overlapping maroon cross on a gold sun. Overall, in pale throughout, a caduceus bearing a red fleur-de-lis at its top. Arching to base over the sun rays a dark blue motto scroll bearing the words “TO SERVE PROUDLY” in gold letters. </p> <p>Symbolism White and maroon are the colors for Medical units. The red cross is a traditional symbol of medical services and the white disc suggests purity. The sun is symbolic of California, the home area of the unit. The caduceus is a traditional symbol of medicine and is topped by a fleur-de-lis alluding to the unit’s World War II campaign participation in France and Central Europe, and is red suggesting the Meritorious Unit Commendation awarded the unit for service in the World War II European Theater. </p> <p>Background </p> The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 176th Medical Group on 12 April 1983. It was redesignated for the 176th Medical Brigade with the description updated effective 16 September 2011. |
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