DescriptionUSArmyCivilAffairsCorpsRegI.png	US Army Civil Affairs Corps Regimental Insignia
Date	14 April 1989
Source	United States Army Institute of Heraldry
Author	US Army
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Blazon

Description:

1. A silver and gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches in height consisting of a shield, crest and motto.
2. The insignia is blazoned as follows: Purpure, a scroll and sword saltirewise, and overall a torch palewise or; a bordure argent.
3. Attached below the shield, a silver scroll inscribed "SECURE THE VICTORY" in black letters.
4. The crest above the shield: On a wreath of the colors (Or and Purpure), a globe Celeste gridlined Argent superimposed by a dexter gauntlet argent holding a balance scale Or.

Symbolism

• Shield:

1. Purple and white are the colors traditionally associated with Civil Affairs.
2. Gold is emblematic of honor and achievement.
3. The scroll, sword and torch are adapted from the Civil Affairs branch insignia and denote the branch-wide scope and application of the design.
4. The scroll and sword depict the civil and military aspects of the organization.
5. The torch refers to the Statue of Liberty, a symbol associated with the spirit of democracy of the United States.
6. The border emphasizes unity, continuity and the whole regimental concept.

• Crest:

1. The scales represent balance and normality;
2. The gauntlet denotes the military's role in establishing, administering and protecting the equilibrium.
3. The globe signifies the extensive scope of the mission of the Civil Affairs Regiment.

• Background: The Regimental Insignia was approved on 1989-04-14.