Category:Fourth Army (United States) Heraldry

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia[edit]

Description[edit]

• On a red square 2 inches (5.08cm) on a side, a white four-leaf clover with stem, 1⅜ inches (3.49cm) across leaves, stem to bottom - the square to be worn point up.

• COMBAT SERVICE IDENTIFICATION BADGE: A silver color metal and enamel device 2 inches (5.08 cm) in height consisting of a design similar to the shoulder sleeve insignia.

Symbolism[edit]

• The composition of this design alludes to the numerical designation of the organization and the colors are those associated with "armies."

Background[edit]

1. The shoulder sleeve insignia originally approved for Fourth Army on 1927-01-26.
2. It was redesignated for Fourth United States Army on 1957-10-04.
3. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-4).

Distinctive Unit Insignia[edit]

Description[edit]

• A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall consisting of a red enamel square one angle up bearing a white enamel four-leaf clover with stem to base in front of and extending over a blue (ultramarine) enamel disc, between at top and in base arced gold motto scrolls, that at top crossing over the square in front of the angle, curving downward and terminating at the upper sides of the square, and that in base crossing over the square in front of the angle and terminating at the lower sides of the square, the scroll at the top inscribed "Leadership" and that in base "And Integrity" all in red enamel letters.

Symbolism[edit]

• The design was suggested by the shoulder sleeve insignia of the Fourth U. S. Army modified by the white four-leaf clover with stem being placed in front of and over a blue disc which alludes to the waters of the Pacific and Pacific Coast and the bluebonnet, the State flower of Texas.

Background[edit]

1. The distinctive unit insignia was originally authorized on 1969-01-16.
2. It was amended on 1969-09-25 to correct the symbolism of the design.

Flag[edit]

Description[edit]

• a. Size:

1. Hoist: Three Feet.
2. Fly: Four Feet.
3. Fringe: 2½”

• b. Design: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes of equal width, Fringed. Centered is the Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, with Piping.

• c. Colors

1. Top Stripe: White
2. Bottom Stripe: Red
3. Insignia: Shoulder Sleeve Insignia; centered; proper; 15 inches high.
4. Piping: Countercharged of the Stripe Colors.
5. Fringe: Golden Yellow.

• d. Details

1. Flags are alike on both sides. Design elements appear on both sides as if printed through the material except as stated in 2 and 3 below.
2. Letters and numerals will read from left to right on both sides.
3. When a shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) design is used on a flag, the SSI design must appear proper on both sides.

• e. Materials

1. Flags designed primarily for indoor and parade display will normally be made of banner rayon or heavyweight nylon with rayon fringe.
2. Flags designed primarily for outdoor display will be made of nylon-wool or heavyweight nylon without fringe.