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Crest: The lion and fleur-de-lis refer to the rampant lions and fleur-de-lis symbols frequently depicted on the State and Provincial Arms in the European areas where the unit served during World War II. The grenade alludes to the Ordnance Corps and refers to the lineage of the organization. The five-tongued flame represents the unit's participation in the Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes-Alsace, Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns. | Crest: The lion and fleur-de-lis refer to the rampant lions and fleur-de-lis symbols frequently depicted on the State and Provincial Arms in the European areas where the unit served during World War II. The grenade alludes to the Ordnance Corps and refers to the lineage of the organization. The five-tongued flame represents the unit's participation in the Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes-Alsace, Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns. | ||
The | The arms were originally approved for the 19th Ordnance Battalion on 4 December 1941. It was rescinded on 28 March 1958. On 12 November 1965, it was authorized for the 19th Maintenance Battalion. On 7 September 1972, the Coat of Arms was amended to add a Crest. The insignia was cancelled on 13 Jun 1974. The arms were reinstated on 16 February 1993, without the crest and the symbolism was revised. On 5 March 1999, the Coat of Arms was corrected to include the previously authorized Crest. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 19th Ordnance Battalion on 4 December 1941. It was rescinded on 28 March 1958. On 12 November 1965, it was authorized for the 19th Maintenance Battalion. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was amended on 16 February 1993, to revise the symbolism and include metric measurements. | ||