110th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
On a white vertical rectangular embroidered item coming to a 90-degree angle point at base, a red phoenix rising from red outer flames with yellow inner flames, attached below a reversed blue chevron surmounted by three yellow stars; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border. Overall dimensions are 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in length.
Symbolism
The phoenix denotes the transformation and rebirth of the routine functional brigades to the single multifunctional brigade headquarters. Dark blue, the color traditionally used by Infantry units, signifies the 110th Combat Support Brigade’s lineage to the Third Missouri Infantry Regiment; red and white allude to the unit’s direct lineage to the 110th Engineer Battalion. The stars symbolize the three basic missions of the Brigade: to enable, to enhance, and protect.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 110th Combat Support Brigade (Maneuver Enhancement) on 28 September 2007. It was redesignated for the 110th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade effective 1 February 2008. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-944)
Distinctive Unit Insignia
Description
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 5/32 inches (2.94 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure semée-de-lis Or, a bend Gules fimbriated Argent in sinister chief an eagle’s head erased of the second gorged with a collar Sable charged with a Lorraine Cross of the second. Attached below is a Red scroll doubled Or inscribed “GET IT DONE” in Gold letters.
Symbolism
The 110th Engineers served in the Amiens section with the British. The coat of arms of Amiens displays a blue field sown with gold fleurs-de-lis. This also has another significance, for the blue field represents the blue of the old 3rd Missouri Infantry and the fleurs-de-lis recall the Louisiana Purchase and thus the old home state. The diagonal stripe is for the service of both the 110th Engineer and 3rd Missouri Infantry Regiments in Alsace. The arms of Alsace shows a red field with the diagonal stripe. The stripe is red and edged with white to indicate the Engineers. The eagle’s head is for the very hard fighting in the Meuse-Argonne. It is the device of St. Mihiel, the nearest arms bearing town.
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 110th Engineer Regiment, Missouri National Guard on 3 August 1925. It was redesignated for the 110th Engineer Combat Battalion, Missouri National Guard on 9 September 1943. It was redesignated for the 110th Engineer Battalion (Combat), Missouri National Guard on 3 May 1955. The insignia was redesignated for the 110th Combat Support Brigade (Maneuver Enhancement) and amended to update the description and symbolism on 14 August 2007. It was redesignated for the 110th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade effective 1 February 2008.
Combat Service Identification Badge
Description
A gold color metal and enamel device 2 inches (5.08 cm) in height consisting of a design similar to the shoulder sleeve insignia.