United States Army Medical Center Insignia Patch, OD Subdued, Medic Patch

The U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, more commonly referred to as a unit patch, was originally approved for the U.S. Army Medical Training Center on 11 February 1959 but was cancelled on 20 July 1973. On 5 January 1993, the insignia was reinstated, given revised symbolism and an amended description, and re-designated for wear by personnel in the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School.

In the center of the diamond-shaped insignia is a serpent entwined around a flaming torch, mimicking the Staff/Rod of Aesculapius, which is a longtime symbol associated with medical care. (The Institute of Heraldry says this is adapted from the Army Medical Service insignia, but Army Medical units use a caduceus for branch insignia, not the Aesculapius staff.)

In 2015, the Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDC&S) was reorganized and re-designated as the U.S. Army Health Readiness Center of Excellence, and in September 2019 it was given its current designation of U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence. The U.S Army Medical Center of Excellence is located at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Original Fabric Insignia patch with Olive Drab(OD) subdued colour scheme to be worn on Army Combat Uniform. Original military patch from a batch dated June 1998.