53rd Infantry Brigade Unit Crest (Gator Brigade) - Sold in Pairs SBBP~208_ARUNKSM-plate Bronze Strike/Flight numerals denote "strike/flight"

Bronze Strike/Flight numerals denote "strike/flight" awards and for "individual" AM's the valor device may be authorized

Note: This product does not use Near Infrared (NIR) Technology

1945 to April 27

Department of Defense Distinguished Service Medal

Any commander (Colonel and above) or civilian equivalent may approve this award

53rd Infantry Brigade Unit Crest (Gator Brigade) - Sold in Pairs SBBP~208_ARUNKSM-plate Bronze Strike/Flight numerals denote "strike/flight"United States Army 53rd Infantry Brigade Unit Crest (Gator Brigade) Criteria: This product is the unit crest of the 53rd Infantry Brigade. The unit's motto, Gator Brigade," is emblazoned across the bottom of the green circle. The gold color of the alligator refers to this unit's history with the Armor Corps. The alligator itself is representative of Florida, where this unit is based. The green circle alludes to the abundant vegetation found there.