71 Ordnance Group Patch. US Army
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
A cloth insignia 3 1/4 inches (8.26 cm) in height and 2 1/8 inches (5.40 cm) in width with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) Red border, a shield blazoned: Sable fimbriated Gules below five mullets arched in chief Gules an aerial bomb descending of the like fimbriated and detailed Or.
Symbolism
Black represents the asymmetric threat EOD Soldiers are faced with on the battlefield. The red border represents the EOD Soldiers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to their nation. The five stars represent the core hazards that EOD is responsible for mitigating: Explosive, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear. The shield represents the foundational mission of the organization, to protect all from the dangers of unexploded ordnance, improvised explosive devices, and explosive hazards. The red and gold bomb is the traditional bomb approved for wear in 1942 by the Bomb Disposal School, the foundation of every EOD Soldier. The bomb symbolizes the mission and heritage of the EOD Warrior and creates solidarity with EOD soldiers serving throughout the Army.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 21 April 2011. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-1050)
59 Ordnance Brigade Patch. US Army
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
On a shield 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall, crimson with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border, a white disc with scalloped rim containing a crimson flame of nine tongues surmounted by a small yellow disc at upper center between two cannon barrels in a V position, their breeches conjoined in base.
Symbolism
Crimson and yellow are the colors used for Ordnance. The cannon barrels represent weapons, the disc at center a round of shot or ammunition, and the flames suggest ordnance repairs. The white area, suggesting a cloud of smoke, alludes to explosives. The position of the cannon barrels simulating the Roman numeral five, together with the nine tongues of the flame, alludes to the organization’s numerical designation.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 18 April 1980. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-655)
52 Ordnance Group Patch. US Army
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
On a crimson rectangle with rounded corners 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall and with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border, a black bomb upon a yellow stylized explosion.
Symbolism
Crimson and yellow are the colors traditionally used by Ordnance units. The bomb and stylized explosion symbolize the mission and heritage of the 52d Ordnance Group.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized on 5 June 1995. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-819)