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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The three fusils alludes to the three honours awarded for service in Europe during World War II. The Central red Fusil for Central Europe and the others for Rhineland and Occupation of Germany. The Fireball and Gunstones symbolises Ordnance heritage. The quartered Fusils also denotes maintenance support provided by the former 610th Maintenance Battalion.The wavy lines symbolises the steady flow of supplies collected and classified by the Battalion. The Tower indicates service in Central Europe and the Rhineland. The eleven pointed Star alludes to the eleven campaign credits for Vietnam. The Spears signifying combat readiness, represents service in both World War II and Vietnam. | |||
The Coat of Arms was approved on 12 december 2005. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 610th Maintenance Battlion on 1 November 1966. It was redesignated with symbolism revised for the 610th Ordnance Battalion on 29 July 1988 and for the 610th Support Battalion on 14 November 2005. | |||
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[[Literature]]: Images from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. | [[Literature]]: Images nad Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category: Army heraldry]] | [[Category: Army heraldry]] | ||
[[Category: Granted 1966]] | |||
[[Category: Granted 2005]] | |||