1st Infantry Brigade

The emblem:

The emblem consists of a cedar tree, that alludes to the immortality of Lebanon, and half of which is replaced by the six columns of Baalbeck; the column next to the cedar has the shape of the Indian numeral(1), representing the will to preserve the territory and the heritage, and denoting strength and majesty. A red contour symbolizes the blood of the brigade's martyrs.

Date of establishment:

The first Brigade was established on 16/5/1972 and its Headquarters was located in Elias Abou Sleiman Barrack – Ablah