History of the Patch

	MD-041 Group One Headquarters Version 1

The 4" size of the old Group IV Headquarters patch seemed too large for uniform wear, so the new Group 1 Headquarters patch was reduced to a 3" size. All other aspects of that patch remained the same as its predecessor, except the colors in the banner at the bottom were reversed to a black background with gold letters.

At the same time, the other two Group Commanders requested that the same design be used for their Groups. The differences are the gold outline as their part of the state, and the banner colors. The Group II patch is blue with silver letters, while the Group III patch is silver with blue letters - both reflecting the colors of the United States Air Force.

In addition, the Maryland Wing Headquarters Squadron uses the same design concept. The words "Headquarters MDWG" are in black on a gold background, and a star marks the location of the current Wing Headquarters.

All of these patches were designed by Lt Col John M Knowles.

Information provided by:
Lt Col John M Knowles
Vice Commander, Maryland Wing
June 27, 2007