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English: 163rd Armored Brigade Shoulder Sleeve Insignia[1].
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This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use.

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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

  • Description: On a yellow shield 2 3/8 inches (6.03cm) in width overall a white buffalo skull in front of a green diagonal band all within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) white border.

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

  1. Yellow is the color used for Cavalry and the green diagonal band represents the hills of Montana, the home state of the unit. The buffalo skull symbolizes Montana's Old West heritage.

Background

  1. The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was originally approved for the 163d Armored Cavalry Regiment on 1968-04-18.
  2. It was redesignated for the 163d Armored Brigade with symbolism revised on 1989-02-01.
  3. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-492)

Notes

  1. ↑ The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia is worn on all uniforms except the Blue Service Uniform.
    The Combat Service Identification Badge is a simplified miniature version of the SSI, and is worn on the Blue Service Uniform.

Category:Shoulder Sleeve Insignia of the United States Army (SSI)

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