Flag of the AMEDD Regiment

The Flag of the Army Medical Department Regiment is the standard design and dimensions of an Army Regimental Flag. The distinguishing features of the AMEDD Regimental Flag are its color, maroon with a white fringe; the shield positioned on the chest of the American Eagle, and the crest, located above and centered on the American Eagle.

CREST FOR THE AMEDD REGIMENT

The crest, that portion of the Coat of Arms found above the Eagle, is composed of: The cross and wreath of laurel, as adapted from devices authorized for hospital stewards and other enlisted men when the Hospital Corps was established in 1887. (A similar cross-and-laurel wreath is found on the Combat Medic Badge.)

The seven silver stars, representing the seven corps of the Army Medical Department Regiment - including the Enlisted Corps.

In the olden days, the crest was held onto the helmet by a twisted band of cloth called a wreath. The colors on the wreath of the AMEDD Regiment are maroon and white, signifying the first two named colors on the shield. The crest, as originally used, was placed upon the top of the helmet of the chief or leader to enable his followers to distinguish him during battle.