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|align="center"|[[File:485qm1.jpg|center|350 px| | |align="center"|[[File:485qm1.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]]<br> (Distinctive Unit Insignia) | ||
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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
Shield: Celeste (Light blue), a key palewise bow to base between a grab and cornucopia Or, chief wavy Buff an arrow Sable fesswise point to dexter.<br> | Shield:Celeste (Light blue), a key palewise bow to base between a grab and cornucopia Or, chief wavy Buff an arrow Sable fesswise point to dexter.<br> | ||
Crest: That for regiments and separate battalions of the Army reserve: From a wreath Or and Celeste, 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. <br> | Crest:That for regiments and separate battalions of the Army reserve:From a wreath Or and Celeste, 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. <br> | ||
Motto: Abundautia copiae (Abundant Supplies to Troops). | Motto:Abundautia copiae (Abundant Supplies to Troops). | ||
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: | 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:Celeste (Light blue), a key palewise bow to base between a grab and cornucopia Or, chief wavy Buff an arrow Sable fesswise point to dexter. Attached below the shield is a black scroll inscribed "ABUNDAUTIA COPIAE" in gold. | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
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The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia was both approved on 4 August 1998. | The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia was both approved on 4 August 1998. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from http://www.qmfound.com | [[Literature]]:Image from http://www.qmfound.com | ||
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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 1998]] | [[Category:Granted 1998]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:19, 10 August 2024
485TH QUARTERMASTER BATTALION, US ARMY
 (Coat of Arms) |
 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shield:Celeste (Light blue), a key palewise bow to base between a grab and cornucopia Or, chief wavy Buff an arrow Sable fesswise point to dexter.
Crest:That for regiments and separate battalions of the Army reserve:From a wreath Or and Celeste, 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:Abundautia copiae (Abundant Supplies to Troops).
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:Celeste (Light blue), a key palewise bow to base between a grab and cornucopia Or, chief wavy Buff an arrow Sable fesswise point to dexter. Attached below the shield is a black scroll inscribed "ABUNDAUTIA COPIAE" in gold.
Origin/meaning
Buff and Light Blue are the colours associated with Quartermaster Units. The Wheat alludes to the Unit's heritage as a Bakery Unit. The Cornucopia represents sustainment support. The Key is taken from the Insignia of the Quartermaster Corps. The Arrow highlights arms support.
The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia was both approved on 4 August 1998.
Literature:Image from http://www.qmfound.com
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