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The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia, was both approved on 20 July 2001. | The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia, was both approved on 20 July 2001. | ||
[[Literature]]: The Institute of Heraldry, US Army | [[Literature]]: The Institute of Heraldry, US Army | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
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Revision as of 18:44, 20 August 2023
162ND QUARTERMASTER BATTALION, PUERTO RICO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
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Official blazon
Shield: Per chevron enhanced Azure (Light blue) and Gules, on achevron embattled counter-embattled Or a stylized turret Sable charged with a cross pommé of the field, in base and above a fountain a sword point down and key with ward to base saltirewise of the third.
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard: On a wreath of the colors Or and Azure (Light Blue), upon a closed book Gules with pages edged Or a pashchal lamb couchant with staff and banner of San Juan (Gules a Cross Argent) all Proper.
Motto: Service Water Pride.
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 chevron enhanced Azure (Light blue) and Gules, on achevron embattled counter-embattled Or a stylized turret Sable charged with a cross pommé of the field, in base and above a fountain a sword point down and key with ward to base saltirewise of the third. Attached below and around the the sides of the shield a black tripartite scroll doubled and inscribed "SERVICE WATER PRIDE".
Origin/meaning
The Black Sentry Box symbolises the "Devil's Sentry" at San Cristobal Fortress in San Juan, alluding to the location and heritage of the Battalion. The Embattle chevron symbolises support and highlights Fortifications and Defence. The Sword and Key are from the Quartermaster Corps Insignia. The Fountain symbolises the Water Supply Mission of the Battalion.
The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia, was both approved on 20 July 2001. Literature: The Institute of Heraldry, US Army