Category:Seventh Army (United States) Heraldry

Seventh Army (United States)[edit]

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia[edit]

Description[edit]

• On a blue right angle triangular background, the hypotenuse to base, a seven stepped letter “A” (steps ¼ inch (.64 cm)) in yellow with the center in scarlet, horizontal element ¼ inch (.64 cm) in width. The overall dimensions are 1 15/16 inches (4.92 cm) in height and 3¾ inches (9.53 cm) in width.

• 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]

1. The colors blue, yellow, and red allude to the three basic arms.
2. The pyramidal figure is of a distinctive form with the symbolic letter “A” representing the first letter of the “Army” while the number of steps on each side represent the numerical designation of the unit.

Background[edit]

1. The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the Seventh Army on 1943-06-23.
2. It was amended to change the dimensions on 2008-03-17.
3. The insignia was redesignated effective 2009-07-16, for United States Army Europe with the symbolism updated.
4. The redesignation was cancelled and the insignia reinstated for Seventh Army on 2009-07-07.
5. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-7).

Distinctive Unit Insignia[edit]

Description[edit]

• A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in width overall consisting of blue isosceles triangle with a vertical stylized red arrow fimbriated gold issuing from base all in front of and extending over the top and sides of a gold crescent, the area within the horns of red, the blue triangle bearing the gold letter “A” as depicted on the authorized shoulder sleeve insignia, the cross bar of the letter “A” joined by a gold vertical bar of the same width to the inner rim of the crescent, the red areas on each side of the vertical gold bar being slightly narrower in width, the base of the crescent bearing six five-pointed stars of blue and contained within a concentric blue scroll with the inscription “Pyramid of Power” in gold letters, the ends of the scroll terminating at and conjoined with the base of the triangle at its extremities.

Symbolism[edit]

1. The design is based on the authorized shoulder sleeve insignia.
2. The crescent alludes to the initial activation of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Seventh Army, in North Africa 1943-07-10: the bar connecting it with the “A” indicating the subsequent movement of the Army from organization and training in Africa to combat in Europe; the six stars referring to the Sicily, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, Central Europe and Ardennes-Alsace campaigns in which the Seventh Army participated; the arrow alluding to the assault landing in Southern France and the progressive advance through Europe beginning with the Sicily campaign.
3. The elements of the design have been arranged to denote this advance and to illustrate the motto “Pyramid of Power.”

Background[edit]

1. The distinctive unit insignia was approved for Seventh Army on 1968-10-28.
2. It was redesignated effective 2009-07-16, for United States Army Europe with the description and symbolism updated.
3. The redesignation was cancelled and the insignia reinstated for Seventh Army on 2009-07-07.

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:Seventh Army 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.

Seventh Army Training Command (United States)[edit]

Distinctive Unit Insignia[edit]

Description[edit]

• A silver color metal and enamel device 1⅛ inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a blue four-pointed star centered in front of a silver disc with blue rays, the star points with silver center lines extending beyond the rim of the disc all surmounted by a yellow chevron issuing from base with upper edge composed of seven steps on each side, enclosed in base by a scarlet scroll bearing the inscription "READY THRU TRAINING" in silver letters

Symbolism[edit]

1. The blue four-pointed star and rays symbolize the Command's training mission within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
2. The yellow seven-stepped chevron, along with the colors blue and scarlet, alludes to the shoulder sleeve insignia of Seventh Army, under which the Command operates.
3. The colors, yellow, blue, red and white refer to the Armor, Mechanized Infantry, Artillery and Engineer units which are served by the Command.

Background[edit]

1. The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 1977-11-08.

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. Background: National Flag Blue
2. Seventh Army Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, 15 Inches high.
3. Scroll: White
4. Letters and Numbers
5. Piping: White if the SSI has a border other than white or yellow.
6. Fringe: 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.