Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 (2.86cm) inches in height overall consisting of a modified white keystone bearing throughout a vertical blue bar concave on each side charged with a white fleur-de-lis within; overall, a gold wreath, enclosing all, at the top a gold castle wall with three projections, and a red scroll inscribed at the sides and base "BUILD TO SERVE" in gold letters.
Symbolism: Scarlet and white are the colors for the Corps of Engineers. The fleur-de-lis within the laurel wreath refers to the historic World War II action for which the organization was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation, European Theater; and the embattled castle wall connotes the construction responsibilities of the Engineers.
Background: The distinctive unit insignia was approved on May 1, 1975.
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{{Information |Description=412th Engineer Command Distinctive Unit Insignia |Source=United States Army Institute of Heraldry |Date=May 1, 1975 |Author=US Army |Permission={{PD-USGov-Military-Army-USAIOH}} - US Army Institute Of Heraldry |other_versions= }