Phil Spector Story HBO..Pacino is wearing a BSG collar pin

[Big Al]

Ok I just watched an HBO special with Al Pacino as Phil Spector........Low and behold in many scenes, Pacino is wearing a gold BSG TOS Collar insignia

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Update: Origin of Insignia

The Branch insignia was originally approved in 1962 for the Army Intelligence and Security Branch and redesignated to the Military Intelligence Branch on 1 July 1967. The sun, composed of four straight and four wavy alternating rays, is the symbol of Helios who, as God of the Sun, could see and hear everything. The four straight rays of the sun symbol also allude to the four points of the compass and the worldwide mission of the Military Intelligence Branch. The placement of the sun symbol beneath the rose (an ancient symbol of secrecy) refers to the operations and activities being conducted under circumstances forbidding disclosure. The partially concealed unsheathed dagger alludes to the aggressive and protective requirements and the element of physical danger inherent in the mission. The color gold signifies successful accomplishment and the dark blue signifies vigilance and loyalty.


Regimental Insignia: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned as follows: Azure (oriental blue) a lightning flash and a key ward up, saltirewise, superimposed by a sphinx Or; attached below the shield a gold scroll inscribed "ALWAYS OUT FRONT" in black letters. The regimental insignia was originally approved on 28 July 1986 but was revised on 24 March 1987 to change the sphinx from enamel to recessed and gold plated. Oriental blue and silver gray is the colors associated with the Military Intelligence Corps. The key, flash and sphinx symbolize the three basic categories of intelligence: human, signal, and tactical. The flaming torch between the crossed swords of the crest suggests the illumination as provided by Intelligence upon the field of battle. The motto "ALWAYS OUT FRONT" reflects the forward location in gathering intelligence information.

[Red Eye]

You've just earned the "Spot the Colonial Warrior Collar Insignia Award"!

Good work.

[Big Al]

You've just earned the "Spot the Colonial Warrior Collar Insignia Award"!

Good work.

Thanks!

[Cylon-Knight]

Great Cylon eye, Big All!

[GoldCylon]

SInce he clearly sides with the Colonials he needs to be taken out. Send everything we have to destroy that lowly human, and while you are at it stop by a Starbucks to get me a large vanilla latte.