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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
Shield: Buff, nine billets chevronwise Azure above a dragon's head issuant from base Gules.<br> | |||
Crest: none<br> | |||
Motto: Dragon support. | |||
Distinctive Unit Insignia, Description: A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Buff, nine billets chevronwise Azure above a dragon's head issuant from base Gules. Attached below the shield a Blue scroll doubled and inscribed "DRAGON SUPPORT" in Gold. | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
Buff and Red are the colours used by Support Units. The Billets are placed chevronwise symboliseing support, their Blue Colour signify the Aviation Support Mission. The Dragon reflects the Motto of the Battalion. | |||
The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia was both approved on 12 July 1996. | |||
[[Literature]]: Images and further Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. | |||
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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category: Army heraldry]] | [[Category:Army heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1996]] | |||
Latest revision as of 15:08, 15 February 2024
601ST SUPPORT BATTALION, US ARMY
 (Coat of Arms) |
 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shield: Buff, nine billets chevronwise Azure above a dragon's head issuant from base Gules.
Crest: none
Motto: Dragon support.
Distinctive Unit Insignia, Description: A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Buff, nine billets chevronwise Azure above a dragon's head issuant from base Gules. Attached below the shield a Blue scroll doubled and inscribed "DRAGON SUPPORT" in Gold.
Origin/meaning
Buff and Red are the colours used by Support Units. The Billets are placed chevronwise symboliseing support, their Blue Colour signify the Aviation Support Mission. The Dragon reflects the Motto of the Battalion.
The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia was both approved on 12 July 1996.
Literature: Images and further Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.
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