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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Colours are those of the Military Police, The Galley and Fleur-de-lis are from the Arms of the City of Paris, and indicates the service in World War II in the Area of the French Capital.<br>
The Colours are those of the Military Police, The Galley and Fleur-de-lis are from the arms of the City of Paris, and indicates the service in World War II in the Area of the French Capital.<br>
The Fleur-de-lis also symbolises service in Northern France. The Galley also symbolises the Battalion's early assignment escorting prisoners from North Africa.
The Fleur-de-lis also symbolises service in Northern France. The Galley also symbolises the Battalion's early assignment escorting prisoners from North Africa.



Revision as of 13:13, 15 October 2023

709TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION, US ARMY

Coat of arms (crest) of 709th Military Police Battalion, US Army

(Coat of Arms)
Coat of arms (crest) of 709th Military Police Battalion, US Army

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

Official blazon

Shield: Vert in base a bar gemel wavy or, issuant from the upper bar a galley of the like charged on the sail with a fleur-de-lis azure
Crest: Non was approved at the time of the publication of Wright's Book.
Motto: Securitas copiarum (Guardians of the Troops)

Origin/meaning

The Colours are those of the Military Police, The Galley and Fleur-de-lis are from the arms of the City of Paris, and indicates the service in World War II in the Area of the French Capital.
The Fleur-de-lis also symbolises service in Northern France. The Galley also symbolises the Battalion's early assignment escorting prisoners from North Africa.

Literature: Wright: Army Lineage Series Military Police