Military Intelligence Brooch 14J

Military Intelligence Brooch These brooches bear a US Army Military Intelligence (MI) branch insignia centerpiece mounted on a modern brooch.  Brooch Color: Gold Measures 1 5/8 inches Brooch Design: 14J Branch Insignia The U.S. Army Military Intelligence insignia is a gold-tone metal dagger, point up, combined with a gold color metal heraldic sun that is composed of four straight and four wavy alternating rays. The sun is the symbol of Helios, the sun god in Greek mythology, that could see and hear everything. The placement of the sun symbol beneath the gold heraldic rose, an ancient symbol of secrecy, refers to the clandestine operations and activities of the Military Intelligence branch. The petals of the rose are dark blue enamel, which symbolizes vigilance and loyalty.