Cufflinks used by Mr. Howard Bell
Fourth Army Shoulder Patch
The Fourth Army Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was originally approved on January 26, 1927. The insignia was redesignated for Forth United States Army on October 4, 1957. It consists of a red square 2 two inches on a side, a white four-leaf clover with a stem, 1 3/8 inches across leaves, stem to bottom-the square to be worn point up. The composition of this design alludes to a numerical designation of the organization and the colors are those associated with “Armies”.
Note: FAB Collection, Texana/Genealogy Department, San Antonio Public Library- edited by Howard L. Bell.
Fourth Army Band Unit Crest
The distinctive Unit insignia is a gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a red enamel square, angle up bearing a white enamel four-leaf clover with stem, in front of and extending overran ultramarine-blue enamel disc. Gold motto scrolls highlight top and bottom. The scroll at the top inscribed “leadership” and at the base “And integrity” all in red enamel letters.
The design was suggested by the shoulder sleeve insignia of the fourth U.S. Army modified by the four-leaf clover with stem being placed in front of and over a blue disc which alludes to the waters of the pacific and pacific coast, and the bluebonnet, the State Flower of Texas. The distinctive unit insignia was originally authorized on 16 January 1969. It was amended on September 25, 1969 to correct the symbolism of the design.
Note: FAB Collection, Texana/Genealogy Department, San Antonio Public Library- edited by Howard L. Bell.
