US Army Dental Activity Fort Dix: Difference between revisions
(Created page with "{{us}} ''' {{uc:{{PAGENAME}}}} ''' [[File:{{PAGENAME}}.gif|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of the {{PAGENAME}}]] ===Official blazon=== ===Origin/meaning=== {{media}...") |
No edit summary |
||
Line 6: | Line 6: | ||
===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a maroon cross entwined with serpents interlaced upon an oval shaped background of green and silver rays, arching over the device from base a maroon motto scroll bearing the worlds "PREVENT TREAT CARE" in silver letters | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
White (silver) and maroon are the colors of the Army Dental Corps. The red cross is a traditional symbol of mercy and has been long associated with medical units. The entwined serpents allude to the caduceus. The green rays are symbolic of health and life. | |||
The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 27 February 1981. | |||
Line 18: | Line 20: | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category:Army heraldry]] | [[Category:Army heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted | [[Category:Granted 1981]] |
Revision as of 10:47, 2 March 2021
US heraldry portal
This page is part of the US heraldry portal |
Heraldry of the World |
US heraldry:
|
Ecclesiastical Heraldry of the USA:
Military Heraldry: |
US ARMY DENTAL ACTIVITY FORT DIX
Official blazon
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a maroon cross entwined with serpents interlaced upon an oval shaped background of green and silver rays, arching over the device from base a maroon motto scroll bearing the worlds "PREVENT TREAT CARE" in silver letters
Origin/meaning
White (silver) and maroon are the colors of the Army Dental Corps. The red cross is a traditional symbol of mercy and has been long associated with medical units. The entwined serpents allude to the caduceus. The green rays are symbolic of health and life.
The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 27 February 1981.
Contact and Support
Partners:
Your logo here ?
Contact us
© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink
Index of the site
Literature: Image and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.