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1st Sustainment Brigade, A-1-905
1st Sustainment Brigade
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
On a buff vertical rectangular embroidered device coming to a 90-degree angle point at base, a
yellow reversed chevron surmounted over the chevron a vertical red sword, throughout,
blade pointing up; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border. Overall dimensions are
2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 2 3/4 inches (6.99 cm) in length.
yellow reversed chevron surmounted over the chevron a vertical red sword, throughout,
blade pointing up; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border. Overall dimensions are
2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 2 3/4 inches (6.99 cm) in length.
Symbolism
Buff and red are the colors traditionally used by Sustainment units. The reversed chevron signifies support, also illustrating the letter “V,” which alludes to the motto “SUSTAIN TO VICTORY.”
The red sword symbolizes military readiness and suggests the number 1, depicting the
Brigade’s lineage to the 1st Infantry Division, the Big Red One.
The red sword symbolizes military readiness and suggests the number 1, depicting the
Brigade’s lineage to the 1st Infantry Division, the Big Red One.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 14 November 2006. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-905)
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Information & Plaques
Courtesy of The Institute of Heraldry!!
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