230th Sustainment Brigade. A-1-911

230th Sustainment Brigade

Description/Blazon

A shield-shaped embroidered device, arched at top and edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) Buff border blazoned as follows: Per chevron Azure and Gules, a chevron Argent, overall a sword erect Buff, in chief three mullets in chevron of the third. Overall dimensions are 2 5/8 inches (6.67 cm) in width by 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in length.

 

Symbolism
Red and buff are the colors traditionally used by Sustainment units. Red, white, and blue are the national colors and also the colors of the Tennessee State Flag. The chevron suggests support, the mission of the Brigade. The sword, pointing up, symbolizes military readiness. The three stars allude to the three grand divisions of the state of Tennessee.

 

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 23 January 2007.
(TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-911)
Information & Plaques Courtesy of The Institute of Heraldry!! 
 
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