The maroon cross in the color of the Army Medical Department is a symbol for aid and assistance and reflects the mission of the organization.

A-1-1084)[2] A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a maroon cross surmounted at center by a red trefoil, and supporting on the horizontal arms two blue anchors inclined toward the center all above a red scroll, the ends curving upwards and terminating behind and above the anchors and inscribed "CONSERVE BY STRENGTH" in silver letters.

[3] A silver color metal and enamel device 2 inches (5.08 cm) in height consisting of a design similar to the shoulder sleeve insignia.

[1] The unit's first commander, Colonel William W. Davis, MC, USAR, was a physician whose civilian practice was in industrial medicine who was the Director of Medical Services at the North American Aviation plant in Colombus, Ohio.

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