School Flag.

Howe Military School’s flag dates back as far as 1950. One is currently on display in the Old Guard showcase next to the Barber Shop in the Military Department.  In October of 1951, Colonel Viegand, who was the Professor of Military Science and Tactics at Howe Military School, requested the school flag be registered with the U. S. Army’s Institute of Heraldry.  This process was completed by 1970.

 Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI)

Colonel R. G. Vandermeer, the Senior Army Instructor, and Colonel Thomas Merrit, Howe Military School’s Superintendent, submitted and requested approval of a Shoulder Sleeve Insignia that appropriately represented the school. After several designs were created and disapproved, the one currently worn received approval by the Institute of Heraldry, United States Army on 9 September 1991.  Some of the previous designs that were not accepted are on display in the Companies and the Quarter Master.

Description:

A shield-shaped insignia blazoned:  Argent, a chevron between three crosses pâté sanguine.  On a chief of the like, a crown, Or.  Attached above the shield, a maroon tab edged with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) white border, inscribed “HOWE” in white letters; all within 1/8 inch (.32cm) maroon border.  Overall dimensions are 3 3/8 inches (8.57 cm) in height and 2 ½ inches (6.35 cm) in width.

 Symbolism

Maroon and white are the school colors of Howe Military School.  The shield and its primary charge of a chevron reflect the long military tradition of Howe.  The three crosses signify that the school’s values are founded in religious beliefs.  They stand for intellectual, physical, and spiritual.  The crown stands for excellence in educational achievements.

 Distinctive Unit Crest (DUI)

On 4 June 1987, the Senior Army Instructor, LTC Allen B. Ensign requested and received approval from the United States Army Institute of Heraldry, for Howe Military School cadets to wear the Distinctive Unit Crest.  No other institute wears a similar crest, it is unique to only Howe Military School.

 Description:

A shield-shaped insignia blazoned:  Argent, a chevron between three crosses pâté sanguine.  Attached above the shield, a 1/8 inch maroon tab edged with a silver border, inscribed “HOWE” in silver letters.  Attached to the bottom of the shield, a 1/8 inch silver scroll, doubled, inscribed "FIDES ET HONOR"  in maroon letters.  Overall dimensions are 1 1/8 inches in height and 1 inch in width.

 Symbolism

Maroon and white are the school colors of Howe Military School.  The shield and its primary charge of a chevron reflect the long military tradition of Howe.  The three crosses (intellectual, physical, and spiritual) signify that the school’s values are founded in religious beliefs.  The scroll with the Latin words Fides Et Honor represents Faith and Honor, the motto of Howe Military School. 

Howe Military School

PO Box 240

Howe, Indiana 46746-0240

(260)562-2131

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