The Wreath
Symbolic of the achievements and laurels gained minimizing
accident potentials through the ingenuity and devotion to duty of its members.
It is in memory of those EOD officers and men who gave their lives while
performing EOD duties.
The Bomb
Copied from the design of the World War II
Bomb Disposal Badge, the bomb represents the historic and major objective of the
EOD attack, the unexploded bomb. The three fins represent the major areas of
nuclear, conventional and chemical/biological interest.
Lightning Bolts
Symbolize the potential destructive
power of the bomb and the courage and professionalism of EOD personnel in their
endeavors to reduce hazards as well as to render explosive ordnance
harmless.
The Shield
Represents the EOD mission - to prevent a
detonation and protect the surrounding area and property to the
utmost.