Dental Laboratory Fort Sam Houston (U.S. Army) Holographic STICKER Die-Cut Vinyl Decal

This design reproduces the Distinctive Unit Insignia of the US Army Area Dental Laboratory, a heraldic crest built around a central cross and framed by a winged emblem and a motto scroll.

Visual Elements & Composition

Gold dominates the composition, filling most of the field, while deep maroon anchors the central figures. An inverted gold triangle sits behind a maroon tri-lobed shape, and a caduceus-style winged emblem rises across the crest. A globe lattice adds fine linework to the lower structure, and a scroll banner carries the motto. The layout is symmetrical and stacked, with each element sitting in a clear tier so the silhouette reads at a glance.

Meaning & Symbolism

The central cross surrounded by smaller crosses represents the unit's provision of both basic and specialized dental services. The maroon and white palette comes from the official colors of the US Army Dental Corps, and the motto, To Restore Anew, names the unit's purpose in three words. The insignia was established on December 8, 1981, for a unit that was one of four regional activities providing laboratory support under the US Army Medical Command. The Fort Sam Houston location operated until its closure on October 1, 1997, so the crest records a specific sixteen-year chapter of Army medical history.

Designed for the Die-Cut Edge

A die-cut sticker takes the outline of the crest itself, so the inverted triangle, the wings and the scroll define the shape you see on the surface. The holographic finish catches light across the gold areas, giving the heraldry a metallic shimmer that suits a crest meant to be looked at closely. Place it where the eye lands at close range, such as a laptop lid, a notebook cover or a toolbox, where the full outline can be appreciated.