United States Army 358th Civil Affairs Brigade shoulder patch ~ Regulation United States military patch, current marrowed edge type. The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 9 June 1976. Purple and white are the colors used for Civil Affairs. Blue and yellow are the colors of the State of Pennsylvania where the unit was once located. The globe alludes to the scope of the organization capabilities. The sword represents military authority and is sheathed to symbolize support of post combat military operations. Location changed 30 April 2008 to Riverside, California. This is an unissued patch but it is not brand new. Condition is near mint.