Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, US Army

SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION, 2ND BRIGADE, 1ST CAVALRY DIVISION, US ARMY

(Coat of Arms)

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

Official blazon

Shield: Per saltire Sable and Gules with stylized folds Sanguine; in the first three lightning flashes conjoined and radiating from base point Or; in the second a stylized demi-Spartan shield of the like garnished Tenné and Bronze; overall a sword in pale Argent (Silver Gray) with hilt and handguard Azure (Teal); a bordure of the fourth two bars enhanced of the first.
Crest: None.
Motto: Perstatum fortitudo bellatoris (Perseverance throught strength and courage)

Distinctive Unit Insignia, Description: A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per saltire Sable and Gules with stylized folds Sanguine; in the first three lightning flashes conjoined and radiating from base point Or; in the second a stylized demi-Spartan shield of the like garnished Tenné and Bronze; overall a sword in pale Argent (Silver Gray) with hilt and handguard Azure (Teal); a bordure of the fourth two bars enhanced of the first. Attached around the sides and bottom of the shield isa Black tripartite scroll inscribed wiht "PERSTATUM FORTITUDO BELLATORIS" in Gold.

Origin/meaning

Gold recalls the Cavalry lineage of the Battalion. The two Black bars indicates the number 2 and wrought iron, inherent with Armour. The Sword symbolises Courage, Vigilance and Preparedness.The Spartan Shield symbolises the Battalion-s ability to recieve and organise multiple attachement for combat and remain constantly ready to support global military operations. The Lightnings symbolise the capability to support tactical missions with Intelligence, Signal and Military Police capabilities.

The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia, was both approved on 4 October 2005.

Literature: Images from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.