ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND FT. SAM HOUSTON DUI CREST INSIGNIA

YOU WILL RECEIVE ONE LIKE THE ONE PICTURED INCLUDING THECLUTCH BACKSNEW *MINT CONDITION *CLUTCH BACKDENMARK HALLMARK, D-22MADE IN THE USADISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches in height overall consisting of a green enamel pear-shaped scroll bearing in gold letters on the lower half the words "RESPONSIVE AND DEDICATED" and containing a maroon enamel Greek cross surmounted by a gold lamp enflamed with red enamel, and issuant out of each of the four angles a white enamel pointed ray enclosed at either side by a gold serpent with heads at top facing inward and tails entwined behind the center of the cross and curving down at either side. Symbolism: Maroon and white are the colors used for the Army Medical Department. Green was the color first used in the medieval age for academic gowns for medicine and is currently the academic color for medicine. In 1847, green was prescribed as the first Army Medical Department color. The cross is a traditional symbol for medical aid and assistance, and the lamp represents dedication and service. The white rays together with the arms of the cross relate to the points of the compass alluding to the broad scope of the Medical Command. The serpents, suggested by the branch insignia of the Army Medical Department, are symbolic of wisdom, prudence, renewal, and convalescence. Background: The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the US Army Health Services Command on 26 Jan 73 and redesignated for the US Army Medical Command on 30 Jun 94 to be effective 2 Oct 94.SHIPPING: Pleaseview theshipping calculator belowfor shipping costs to your location.Please note that items are shipped within 2 business from receipt of CLEARED PAYMENT. We do not control transit time. INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS can experience long delays, please be patient.Discounted shipping for multiple purchases is available foritems won within a 3 day period (single bulk payment). Just drop me a note when you are finished and I will prepare an invoice for you.INSURANCE: Seller is not responsible for items not insured by the buyer. If insurance is available actual cost will be charged at buyers request. There may be other postal charges in order to obtain insurance and theywill also be the responsibility of the buyer.PAYMENT INFO: PAYPAL ONLYElectronic payments are due within 3 days of product close.Check out my other items!Powered by eCRATER . List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.