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[edit] DISCTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA.
[edit] Description:
- A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall, consisting of a white triangular shape, the base of which is broken by four smaller blue triangles.
- Placed vertically in the center of the main triangle is a gold Totem Pole.
- Running parallel to the right hand side of the triangle and passing behind the Totem Pole is a blue and silver bayonet, to left of the Totem Pole is an eight pointed red star (a mullet), below the triangle is a silver motto scroll bearing the inscription “CAVEAT” in black letters.
[edit] Symbolism:
- The basic white triangle represents a snow capped mountain representing the Alaskan terrain in which the unit is trained to operate.
- The Totem Pole of an American Eagle sitting upon a Russian Bear, is representative of the purchase of Alaska from Russia.
- The bayonet symbolizes the Infantry, as does the Infantry blue at the base of the mountain.
- The red mullet alludes to the Great Dipper, and the North Star which represents Alaska the State in which the Brigade was organized and serves.
- The red color of the mullet symbolizes the Artillery.
- The motto “CAVEAT” (meaning “Let Him Beware”) is placed on the motto scroll.
[edit] Background:
- The distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 8 Jun 1966.
- US Army Institute Of Heraldry
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