30TH MEDICAL COMMAND

 

 

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia.  Description:  On a maroon rectangle arced at the top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border, 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall, a white sword entwined by a gold serpent grasping a gold star in its jaws.

        Symbolism:  Maroon and white are the colors traditionally associated with the Medical Corps.  The upright sword symbolizes military preparedness and is entwined by a serpent recalling the Staff of Aesculapius and a heritage of medical service.  The star represents the state of Texas, where the 30th Medical Regiment was first activated. 

        Background:  The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 30th Medical Brigade on 10 December 1993.  It was redesignated for the 30th Medical Command on 19 August 2008.  (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-810)

 

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.

 

Distinctive Unit Insignia.  Description:  A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned:  Sanguine a sword in pale Argent, point upward entwined by a serpent Vert, holding in its mouth a mullet Or, between two daggers fesswise in cross, points to center of the second, hilts and pommels of the fourth.  Attached below the shield a Silver scroll doubled and inscribed “IN CRUCE MEA FIDES” in Black letters.

         Symbolism:   Maroon and white are the colors traditionally associated with the Medical Corps.  The sword and daggers characterize the unit as a military organization, while their position in the form of a cross entwined by a serpent, indicates it is a medical unit.  The star in the mouth of the serpent is representative of the state of activation, Texas.  The motto, “In Cruce Mea Fides” (In The Cross Is My Faith), is expressive of the confidence placed in the medical functioning of the original organization.

         Background:  The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 30th Medical Regiment on 10 February 1943.  It was amended to correct the description on 26 June 1943.  On 3 February 1959, the insignia was rescinded.  It was reinstated and redesignated for the 30th Medical Group on 16 June 1966.  The insignia was redesignated for the 30th Medical Brigade with description and symbolism revised on 10 December 1993.  It was redesignated for the 30th Medical Command on 19 August 2008.