Description
On a red rectangle arched at the top and bottom, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall, a yellow lozenge bearing a vertical red field piece all with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the colors traditionally used by Field Artillery. The field piece symbolizes the unit’s firepower capabilities and mission. The lozenge refers to the 75th Field Artillery’s nickname, “Diamond Brigade.”
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 75th Field Artillery Brigade on 2 March 1982. The insignia was redesignated for the 75th Fires Brigade effective 18 September 2006 with the description and symbolism updated.
Distinctive Unit Insignia
Description
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height overall consisting of a black vertical field piece emitting a white lobed bombard charged with a red cannon ball between two vertical lengths of gold rope with black hooks. Issuing from opposite sides of the muzzle moldings a red scroll, interlacing the lanyards and curving in base bearing the inscription “TAUT LANYARDS” in gold letters.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the colors used for Field Artillery. The cannon and taut lanyards refer to the basic mission of the organization and further allude to vigilance, strength and readiness. The white explosive charge with the red cannon ball refers to the unit’s service in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II.
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 75th Artillery Group on 29 October 1969. It was redesignated for the 75th Field Artillery Group on 7 April 1972. The insignia was redesignated for the 75th Field Artillery Brigade on 23 July 1981. It was redesignated effective 18 September 2006 for the 75th Fires Brigade with the description updated.
