Eagleville High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, US Army

EAGLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS, US ARMY

Location: Eagleville, Tennessee.

(Shoulder Sleeve Insignia)

(Shoulder Loop Insignia)

Official blazon

English

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: On a blue disc a white representation of the entrance to the Rutherford County Courthouse detailed black and gray surrounded by a red designation band fimbriated white edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border and inscribed “RUTHERFORD COUNTY” in white letters arcing above three yellow stars in base. The overall dimension is 3 3/16 inches (8.10 cm) in diameter. Shoulder Loop Insignia. Description: A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height consisting of a shield blazoned: Gray, an eagle displayed Sanguine garnished Argent charged at the breast with an escutcheon blazoned: Sanguine a torch Argent all within a diminished bordure of the like, between three mullets Silver. Attached below the shield a Maroon scroll turned Silver inscribed “EAGLEVILLE” in Silver letters.

Origin/meaning

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: The red, white and blue pattern of the insignia suggests the state of Tennessee flag and reflects the cadets’ patriotism to state and country. The representation of the county courthouse symbolizes the cadet’s dedication and pride in their community. The stars represent knowledge, leadership and physical preparedness of the cadets.

Shoulder Loop Insignia: The shield symbolizes protection of the future. The eagle is the school mascot and signifies the steadfast loyalty of the cadets to school and community and country. The torch represents knowledge and the stars reflect achievable excellence.

The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was approved on 29 July 1996. The Shoulder Loop Insignia was approved on 9 February 2000.

Literature: Image and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.

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