105th Signal Battalion, South Carolina Army National Guard
105TH SIGNAL BATTALION, SOUTH CAROLINA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
 (Coat of Arms) |
 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shield: Tenné, a torch Argent enflamed Proper, surmounted by a pair of palmetto branches saltirewise Vert fimbriated of the second, overall a crescent Or environed by an annulet of lightning White.
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalion of the South Carolina Army National Guard: On a wreath of the colors, Argent and Tenné, upon a mount Vert a palmetto tree Proper charged with a crescent Argent.
Motto: UBIQUITOUS.
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall consisting of a vertical silver torch with yellow flame crossed saltirewise by two green palmetto leaves their stems surmounted by a yellow crescent with horns up conjoining the lower edge of the leaves all on a dark blue area enclosed on wither side by an arched lightning flash divided lengthwise into silver and orange from the flame to the outer edge of an orange scroll passing over the torch in base and inscribed "UBIQUITOUS" in silver.
Origin/meaning
Shield: Orange and white are the colors used for Army Signal organizations, and the torch and palmetto leaves simulate the Corps insignia. The torch and annulet of lightning symbolize leadership and the unit’s mission and capabilities. The crescent and palmetto leaves refer to the emblem of South Carolina, the unit’s home.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: Orange and white are the colors used for Army Signal organizations, and the torch and palmetto leaves simulate the Corps insignia. The torch and lightning flashes symbolize leadership and the unit’s mission and capabilities. The crescent and palmetto leaves refer to the emblems of South Carolina, the unit’s home. The arched lightning flashes, flame and scroll parody the motto chosen by the organization.
The arms were approved on 6 November 1996. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 20 May 1980.
Literature: Images and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army
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