Symbolism: The colors of the shield represent the National colors of the Philippines and the United States. The crossed kris and Igorot war shield represent the two dominant war-like pagan tribes of the islands. The three stars are taken from the Philippine flag and symbolize Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, the three principal islands.

Background: The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 30 November 1942. It was rescinded/cancelled on 10 August 1959.

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