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448TH CIVIL AFFAIRS BATTALION, US ARMY
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(Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shield: Purpure, a pale Argent overall a roundel Celeste superimposed by a sword palewise Or, overall a parchment scroll Proper.
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Argent and Purpure, the Lexington Minute Man Proper. The statue of the Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kitson, sculptor), stands on the Common in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Motto: EXCELLENCE THRU TEAMWORK.
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting, of a shield blazoned: Purpure, a pale Argent overall a roundel Celeste superimposed by a sword palewise Or, overall a parchment scroll Proper. Encircling the device on each side and in base, a light blue scroll inscribed "EXCELLENCE THRU TEAMWORK" in gold.
Origin/meaning
Purple and white are colors traditionally associated with Civil Affairs organizations. The scroll and sword are adapted from the branch insignia, and the light blue sphere denotes a worldwide mission and capabilities. Gold signifies excellence.
The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved 23 August 1994.
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