The 151st Field Artillery Brigade unit patch (officially called a Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) was approved for wear on 22 December 1978. Its two main colors, scarlet and yellow, have been traditionally associated with Artillery because they recall the appearance of a muzzle flash (though scarlet is the sole official branch color).
The barrel of a Revolutionary War-era field piece is an historic symbol used in Artillery heraldry, while the horseshoe is a reminder of the days of horse-drawn artillery and the evolution of towed and self-propelled weapons of today. A crescent above the horseshoe is taken from the seal and state flag of South Carolina, the Brigade’s home state.
A colored version of the 151st Field Artillery Brigade unit patch is offered for wear by veterans on the now-discontinued Army Class A Green Service uniform; it is also a wonderful addition to a shadow box or other commemorative memorabilia. The subdued versions are for wear on the OCP or UCP versions of the Army Combat Uniform—be sure to choose the style that matches your uniform’s camo pattern.
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151st Field Artillery Brigade unit crest (Distinctive Unit Insignia or DUI).