Eagles Of War - 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade

On a shield arced at top and bottom 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall and divided horizontally blue and gray, a pair of white bayonets in saltire below a white crescent, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) light blue border.

Symbolism

Blue and white are the colors used for Infantry, which indicate the unit’s origin, and the bayonets allude to the mission and combat readiness. The crescent, taken from the State Flag of South Carolina, and the colors blue and gray refer in part to the history of the State and the Militia who in 1775 on James Island, "showed up in blue uniforms with a silver crescent on their caps.” The crescent is also used to represent the unit's allotment to the Army National Guard of South Carolina.

Background

The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 218th Infantry Brigade on 3 June 1974. It was redesignated effective 1 September 2008, for the 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade with the description and symbolism updated. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-577)

Combat Service Identification Badge

Description

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 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a blue (ultramarine) oval bearing a silver palmetto tree issuing from a silver mound and charged with a blue crescent, surmounted at base by a horizontal silver bayonet, blade to the left, all enclosed by a continuous silver scroll inscribed around the top and sides, "Steadfast of Purpose" in blue letters.

Symbolism

The oval shape was taken from the South Carolina State Seal referring historically
to the successful defense of the palmetto log fort on Sullivan's Island in 1776.
The palmetto is the State tree and in this instance, bears a blue crescent; a white
palmetto tree and crescent are found on the blue field of the South Carolina State flag.
The bayonet overall symbolizes the organization's combat mission. Blue is a color
used for Infantry units and indicates the unit’s origin.

Background

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 218th Infantry Brigade on 3 June 1974. It was redesignated effective 1 September 2008, for the 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade with the description and symbolism updated.

Information & Plaques Courtesy

of The Institute of Heraldry!!

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