Category:3rd Medical Command Heraldry

SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA edit

Description edit

• On a maroon triangle, one point down, with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border, 3 inches (7.62cm) in height and 2 ¾ inches (6.99cm) in width overall, two yellow serpents with maroon eyes entwined upon a yellow staff with a white Maltese cross at top.

• COMBAT SERVICE IDENTIFICATION BADGE: A silver color metal and enamel device 2 inches (5.08 cm) in height consisting of a design similar to the shoulder sleeve insignia.

Symbolism edit

1. Maroon and white are colors traditionally associated with the Medical Corps.
2. The designation of the Command is denoted by the triangular shape of the insignia.
3. The staff and serpents refer to medical service and the Maltese cross recalls the unit’s heritage of support in combat.
4. Yellow gold stands for excellence.

Background edit

1. The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 1992-06-12
2. TIOH Drawing Number A-1-1800

Distinctive Unit Insignia edit

Description edit

• A gold color metal and enamel device 1⅛ inches (2.86cm) in height overall, consisting of a maroon cross surmounted by a white Maltese cross; on either side a gold spring of laurel conjoined at top and surmounted at top by two brown scimitars crossed diagonally points down with red tassels; at bottom an arced red scroll inscribed "FRONT LINE SURGEONS" in gold letters.

Symbolism edit

1. Maroon and white are colors traditionally associated with the Medical Corps.
2. The maroon cross stands for Army medicine while the Maltese cross recalls the 3rd Medical Command’s heritage of service and sacrifice in the field.
3. The laurel sprigs, signifying honor and achievement, recall the unit’s World War II campaigns and service.
4. They simulate an arrowhead recalling the unit’s assault landing in Sicily, while forming a triangle highlighting the unit’s numerical designation.
5. The scimitars represent the unit’s participation in the two Southwest Asia Campaigns.
6. Gold stands for excellence, red for courage and sacrifice.

Background edit

1. The distinctive unit insignia was originally authorized on 1992-07-27.

Flag edit

Description edit

• 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 or Command
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