Seal of the US Army Reserve. On a dark blue disk the bust of a Minuteman in cocked hat on a pedestal, between two branches of olive Or within a dark blue designation band with gold inner and outer border inscribed UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE in gold.
<ul><li>Symbolism:
<ul><li>The minuteman has traditional been used to represent the citizen soldier.</li>
<li>The wreath signifies achievement and accomplishment.</li>
<li>Gold is symbolic of honor and excellence and dark blue signifies loyalty.</li></ul></li>
<li>Background:
<ul><li>The emblem was approved for use as a plaque in 1972 and is used as an unofficial identification device of the United States Army Reserve.</li></ul></li></ul>
United States Army Institute of Heraldry
1972
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