28th Transportation Battalion, US Army

28TH TRANSPORTATION BATTALION, US ARMY

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

Official blazon

Shield: Buff, a griffin sejant Gules, with dexter paw resting upon an hourglass Azure, all fimbriated Or.
Crest: From a wreath Or and Buff, six demi-spears radiating from base Proper a chevron embattled flory Azure charged with a decresent Argent overall at base
two laurel branches fesswise Vert tied at center Gules
Motto: En temps (On time)

Distinctive Unit Insignia, Description : A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consiting of a shield blazoned:
Buff, a griffin sejant Gules, with dexter paw resting upon an hourglass Azure, all fimbriated Or. Attached below the shield is a Gold scroll inscribed "EN TEMPS" in black.

Origin/meaning

The unit's World War II service in the Rhineland and Central Europe is symbolised by the Tower. The Fleur-de-lis is for service in Normandy and Northern France. The Unit's
Meritorious Unit Commendation is symbolises by the Red Annulet. The Railroad Track indicates the Transport function. The Three directional arrows in the Crest symbolises the means
of transport on land, sea and air. The Taeguk symbolises the Korean War service. The flutes indicates the Korean Musical Culture and the Kives is for strength.
The Distictive Unit Insignia was approved on 11 March 1998 and the Coat of Arms was approved on 12 May 1998.