FACT SHEET
The distinctive unit Insignia of
the US Army ROTC Instructor Group, University of
Cincinnati.
HISTORY
On May 19, 1819, Mayor Nicholas Longworth approved
the adoption of the seal of the City of Cincinnati.
Coincidentally, 1819 was the year of the founding
of the University. In 1870, the University incorporated
the city seal in its new crest. On March 14, 1975,
the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry authorized
the University crest for wear as the instructor
group’s distinctive shoulder loop insignia.
DESCRIPTION
The insignia consists of a shield of gules (heraldic
red). At the top is a pair of even scales (heraldic
gold in color) surmounted by the motto “Juncta
Juvant.” At the bottom, saltire wise (forming
a cross) is a sword and Mercury’s wand.
The crest of the shield is an acorn wreathed with
oak leaves. The motto “Alta Petit”
is on a scroll of the shield.
All of the above are mounted on a pointed ellipse
of sable (heraldic black) surrounded by a belt
of sable bearing the lettering “The University
of Cincinnati 1819”. In the space between
the shield and the belt are oak leaves and acorns.
INTERPRETATION:
The scales signify justice; Mercury’s
staff, commerce and peaceful intercourse; and
the sword stands for authority and power. The
phrase “Juncta Juvant” translated
freely means “Strength in Unity.”
The motto “Alta Petit” means “She
seeks the heights.”
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University of Cincinnati Unit Insignia
