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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
Shield: Buff, a bar gemel wavy Gules enfiled by a gear wheel Sable.<br> | |||
Crest: None.<br> | |||
Motto: PROUD TO SERVE. | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in width overall consisting of two red wavy bands issuing horizontally through a black gear all above a gold scroll inscribed "PROUD TO SERVE" in black. | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | |||
Buff is the primary color traditionally associated with Quartermaster units. The basic mission of the Battalion in planning, controlling, maintaining and regulating the supply of gasoline and petroleum is symbolized by the black gear and the wavy red bands. | |||
The Coat of Arms was approved 15 November 1993. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 19 August 1966. It was amended to revise the description and symbolism on 15 November 1993. | |||
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[[Category: Granted 1993]] | |||
Revision as of 14:53, 21 April 2021
240TH QUARTERMASTER BATTALION, US ARMY
 (Coat of Arms) |
 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shield: Buff, a bar gemel wavy Gules enfiled by a gear wheel Sable.
Crest: None.
Motto: PROUD TO SERVE.
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in width overall consisting of two red wavy bands issuing horizontally through a black gear all above a gold scroll inscribed "PROUD TO SERVE" in black.
Origin/meaning
Buff is the primary color traditionally associated with Quartermaster units. The basic mission of the Battalion in planning, controlling, maintaining and regulating the supply of gasoline and petroleum is symbolized by the black gear and the wavy red bands.
The Coat of Arms was approved 15 November 1993. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 19 August 1966. It was amended to revise the description and symbolism on 15 November 1993.
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