This flashy centerpiece is the brass worn on either the fancy dress hats or on the ranger rick "howdy" hats. It is the emblem of the A&M as worn by the Corps of Cadets. Also, it is common to all cadets. Whether in the wing, brigade, regiment, or band, you have one of these beauts to highlight your form hats (not byters). If you have no idea what I am talking about, this is a pretty medal emblem, yes?