The United States Army is an important branch of our military. Like the various branches, the Army has its own banner and images with a rich history that go back hundreds of years past. The United States Army Flag was officially adopted by order of President Dwight D. Eisenhower through Executive Order No. 10670, on June 12, 1956.
The official Army flag consists of a white field with a blue symbol and red ribbon that reads, "United States Army." Below that, the year 1775 is written in blue, which denotes the beginning of the Army.
The blue insignia that takes up most of the flag is the central design of the original War Office seal. It depicts a roman cuirass (in the middle) which represents defense and strength. Other common Army weapon such as a sword, musket, cannon, and motor bombs are also present.
The drum and drumsticks represent public notification and the Army's role to serve and protect the nation. The Phrygian Cap within the symbol that is supported by the sword, also has the motto, "This we'll defend," written on a scroll coiled around a rattlesnake.
The flag is made of white silk, upon which is embroidered in blue, a replica of the official seal of the War Office. Beneath the seal is a broad scarlet scroll bearing the inscription in white letters, "United States Army". Beneath the scroll blue Arabic numerals, is "1775", the year in which the Army was created with the appointment of General George Washington as Commander-in-Chief.
Whether it's a relative or companion in the service or yourself, many people have an association with a branch of the military. What does the military intend to you? Does the Army banner speak to something or somebody extraordinary in your life?
Although various elements of the Army, from groups and corps down to separate battalions, have their own colors and distinguishing flags, none has previously served for the Army as a whole. The new United States Army flag is designed to meet the need for a flag which will represent the entire Army on appropriate occasions.
The official Army flag consists of a white field with a blue symbol and red ribbon that reads, "United States Army." Below that, the year 1775 is written in blue, which denotes the beginning of the Army.
The blue insignia that takes up most of the flag is the central design of the original War Office seal. It depicts a roman cuirass (in the middle) which represents defense and strength. Other common Army weapon such as a sword, musket, cannon, and motor bombs are also present.
The drum and drumsticks represent public notification and the Army's role to serve and protect the nation. The Phrygian Cap within the symbol that is supported by the sword, also has the motto, "This we'll defend," written on a scroll coiled around a rattlesnake.
The flag is made of white silk, upon which is embroidered in blue, a replica of the official seal of the War Office. Beneath the seal is a broad scarlet scroll bearing the inscription in white letters, "United States Army". Beneath the scroll blue Arabic numerals, is "1775", the year in which the Army was created with the appointment of General George Washington as Commander-in-Chief.
Whether it's a relative or companion in the service or yourself, many people have an association with a branch of the military. What does the military intend to you? Does the Army banner speak to something or somebody extraordinary in your life?
Although various elements of the Army, from groups and corps down to separate battalions, have their own colors and distinguishing flags, none has previously served for the Army as a whole. The new United States Army flag is designed to meet the need for a flag which will represent the entire Army on appropriate occasions.
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