Patch: EOD Basic Patch

Patch: EOD Basic Patch

$9.50

EOD Basic Patch

EOD Basic Patch (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), known as “CRAB,” is 3.5 x 2 inches with VELCRO® backing. Also available are Green basic and Senior and Master in Brown and Green patches.

Description

EOD Basic Patch

EOD Basic Patch (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) is 3.5 x 2 inches with VELCRO®  backing.  Available in Black, Brown, and Green. The EOD teams are trained to disarm improvised explosive devices, Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological weapons.
All military branches have their own Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians. There are three different badges known as “CRAB” awarded to the EOD members. These are Basic, Senior, and Master badges.

This badge is earned after a successful 42-week course. The training takes place at the Naval School of Explosive Ordnance Disposal at Eglin U.S. Airforce base in Florida.

Each part of this badge has a meaning.
The Wreath symbolizes the achievements gained in minimizing accident potentials through the ingenuity and devotion to duty of its members. It is in memory of the EOD personnel 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 Explosive Ordnance Disposal attack, the unexploded bomb. The three fins represent the major areas of conventional, nuclear, and chemical/biological interest.

Lightning Bolts Symbolize the potential destructive power of the bomb and the professionalism and courage of Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel in their endeavors to reduce hazards as well as to render explosive ordnance harmless.

The Shield Represents the Explosive Ordnance Disposal mission. To prevent detonation and protect the property and surrounding area.

 

 

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Black, Brown, Green

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