Dec 23, 2016 · It's not a flaming bomb, it's a "shell and flame." It's a symbolt of ordnance for centuries. I think it was originally a symbol of grenadiers, the cast iron grenade they would light the fuse and throw. As with a lot of European traditions got adopted as a US ordnance symbol.

The cannoneer's belt, which encircles the flaming bomb and crossed cannons, is embossed with the words "ORDNANCE CORPS U.S.A." and represents the traditional association between munitions and armament. The white background symbolizes the Ordnance Corps's motto, "ARMAMENT FOR PEACE".

The United States was only 36 years old when our military unofficially adopted the flaming bomb as an insignia, shortly after the War of 1812. It became the official emblem of the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps in May of 1833.

The cannoneer's belt, which encircles the flaming bomb and crossed cannons, is embossed with the words 'ORDNANCE CORPS U.S.A.' and represents the traditional association between munitions and...

The insignia of the United States Army’s Ordnance Corps is officially known as a “shell and flame”—it’s described as a “Burning Shell & Flame” in the 1851 uniform regulations— but over the years it’s also been called a “flaming bomb,” “bursting bomb,” and “grenade.” But while the last of these appellations is ...

May 14, 2023 · It’s a Ordnance Shell and Flame, also known as a “flaming bomb” ordnance stamp. As mentioned by others, this is the acceptance stamp into U.S. Arsenal.

4 days ago · The flaming bomb is suggested by and simulates the Ordnance Corps insignia. The torch signifies knowledge and alludes to the training in ordnance. The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally...

Jan 24, 2024 · The only luger to have the "flaming bomb" (Zodiac proof) was the serial range 2000-7200 of the 1900 sent to the USA. It was on the bottom of the wood mag and inside the trigger well. Note. Zodiac proof does not appear on all specimins.

Mar 30, 2025 · The flaming bomb refers to the unit's Ordnance Corps affiliation. The lightning flashes allude to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal mission and the dangers of defusing unexploded ordnance. The...

The white background symbolizes the Ordnance Corps' motto, "ARMAMENT FOR PEACE." The cannoneer's belt, which encircles the flaming bomb and crossed cannons, is embossed with the words "ORDNANCE CORPS U.S.A." and represents the traditional association between munitions and armament.