Heraldry and Insignia of the California
State Military Forces
224th Sustainment Brigade
Distinctive
Unit Insignia
Description: A gold color metal and enamel device
1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in width overall consisting of a scarlet
shield, the top edge a corona of seven indentations, charged
with a gold antique sword hilt to base pommel and hand-guard
dark blue intertwining a scarlet sea serpent embowed; attached
below a dark blue bipartite motto scroll doubled scarlet and
inscribed “SERVIENS SEMPER” in gold letters.
Symbolism: The dark blue of the motto scroll
and sword detail represents the Pacific Ocean and the unit’s
World War II service in that area. The sea serpent refers again
to that theater of the war and to East Asian culture, recalling
the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation and Army Presidential
Unit Citation awarded for World War II service. It also recalls
unit participation in the Korean Conflict and the award of the
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. The unsheathed
sword indicates military preparedness and the unit’s readiness
to defend the United States and its allies. The stylized corona
around the top of the shield represents California and the organization’s
protection of Los Angeles citizens during the riots and unrest
in that city. Scarlet denotes courage and sacrifice. The motto
translates to “Service Always.”
Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was
approved on 31 July 2008.
Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
Description: An
embroidered shield-shaped device 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height
by 3 inches (7.62 cm) in width overall consisting of a scarlet
head of a dragon upon a stylized yellow sunburst of twelve rays
charged with a silver gray antique sword point down all upon
a blue field, edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border.
Symbolism: The
dragon symbolizes East Asian culture and recalls the unit’s
participation in the Korean Conflict and the award of the Republic
of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. The sunburst represents
the organization’s origins in the state of California and
its service in protecting Los Angeles residents during the unrest
experienced in that city. Yellow refers to the unit’s lineage
to the 40th Infantry Division. Blue recalls World War II service
in the Pacific, scarlet signifies courage and sacrifice.
Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 31 July 2008.
Updated 23 December 2008
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