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  • Description:
  • On a blue rectangle arched at the top and bottom 3 inches in height and 2 inches in width overall, within a crenelated border of yellow, a pheon of the like point up, all within a 1/8 inch red border.
  • Symbolism:
  • Scarlet and yellow are the colors traditionally associated with Air Defense Artillery
  • The crenelated configuration of the border indicates a strong defensive position.
  • The blue center symbolizes the sky and the pheon alludes to the unit’s striking capabilities; thus, the design elements embody the unit’s mission.
  • They also refer to the unit’s location, Kaiserslautern, Germany which derives its name from a local stream (the blue area) and a castle built on the site in the 12th Century (the crenelated border).
  • Background:
  • This insignia was approved on 7 Dec 1983.

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