77th Sustainment Brigade, A-1-124

77th Sustainment Brigade

Sleeve Insignia

Description

On a blue truncated pyramid 2 3/4 inches (6.99cm) in height, 2 inches (5.08cm) in width at base, 1 inch (2.54cm) in width at top, the Statue of Liberty, without masonry base, in New York Harbor, in yellow.

Symbolism

The design alludes to New York City where the Division was raised.

Background

The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved by telegram for the 77th Division on 23 October 1918.  It was officially announced on 31 May 1922.  On 22 April 1968, it was authorized for the 77th U.S. Army Reserve Command.  The insignia was reassigned and authorized effective 16 April 1996, for the U.S. Army 77th Regional Support Command.  The insignia was redesignated for the U. S. Army 77th Regional Readiness Command effective 16 July 2003.  It was redesignated effective 18 September 2008, for the 77th Sustainment Brigade and amended to add a symbolism.  (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-124)

Information & Plaques
Courtesy of The Institute of Heraldry!!
 
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