Description

Centered upon an orange regular pentagon one point up, a blue globe gridlined orange and surmounted by a diagonal yellow lightning flash shadowed dark yellow; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border.  Overall dimensions are 3 1/8 inches (7.94 cm) in height and 3 9/32 inches (8.33 cm) in width.

Symbolism

Orange and white are the colors traditionally associated with the Signal Corps.  The five sided pentagon, globe and five pointed lightning flash represent the numerals “505.”  The globe denotes the Brigade’s far reaching mission.  The lightning flash symbolizes the speed of the Brigade’s electronic capabilities.

Background

The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved effective 16 September 2011.  
(TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-1048)

Distinctive Unit Insignia

Description

A silver color metal and enamel pentagon shaped device 1 1/8 inches
(2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a blue globe gridlined in silver gray,
emitting from a light blue sphere five white lightning flashes to each point, the
bottom two throughout.  Surmounted on the top of the pentagon two scorpions
facing inward, tails ready to strike and at base a blue scroll inscribed
“TOTUS PRO PATRIA” in silver gray letters.

Symbolism

Orange and white are the colors traditionally associated with the Signal Corps.  The five-sided pentagon, globe, and five pointed lightning flashes represent the numerals “505.”  The light blue circle marks the location of the Brigade on the globe.  The scorpions are representative of the Nevada Desert, one stands ready for the Country, the other for the Signal Corps.  The motto translates to “All For Country.” 

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved effective 16 September 2011