U.S. Army · Brigade

11th Infantry Brigade

Constituted 1917 · 2,577 honoured here served in it

The Heraldry 3
11th Infantry Brigade — Shoulder sleeve insignia
Shoulder sleeve insignia

Authorised 28 July 1966

On a shield, oblong in shape and arched at both ends, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall, within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border, a vertical white arrow between 2 inwardly curved white arrows. The upper area between the curved arrows is red and the balance is blue.

The sweeping prongs simulate the elements of the unit in attack and in resembling a trident also allude to amphibious assault.

The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 28 July 1966. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-402)

11th Infantry Brigade — Distinctive unit insignia
Distinctive unit insignia

Authorised 27 July 1966

A metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height (arrow wise) and 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in width (bow wise) consisting of a gold colored metal base with a black bow, bent and stringed black and a red arrow, barbed and feathered red, nocked and drawn up to the point, the shaft passing over a light blue annulet bearing on the dexter portion the word "SWIFT" and on the sinister portion the word "TRUE" reading from left to right, all in gold color letters.

The bow with arrow refers to the mobility and striking power of the organization, further emphasized by the words "SWIFT" and "TRUE." The bow and arrow also allude to the silence and stealth of movement and surprise attack, the arrow, straight and true, implying constant advance and the overcoming of all obstacles. The red arrow, the Indian symbol of war, is also emblematic of fire power. The annulet symbolizes fidelity and tenacity of purpose. The color black signifies wisdom and prudence, the red, courage; the blue (light blue for Infantry), loyalty and faith; and the gold; inspiration, zeal and achievement.

The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 27 July 1966.

11th Infantry Brigade — Combat service identification badge
Combat service identification badge

A gold color metal and enamel device 2 inches (5.08 cm) in height consisting of a design similar to the shoulder sleeve insignia.

Lineage and Honours
World War I
Where It Sits

2,577 of the men and women on this memorial served in this formation. See them.

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Country United States
Service U.S. Army
Echelon Brigade
Status Active
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