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 ===Origin/meaning===
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+The four roundels stand for the four area Signal Centers which are installed, operated and maintained by the Battalion. The radiant edges indicate the emission and transmission of signal information; the gold annulets refer to circuit control. The chevron alludes to the mountains of Italy and stands for the Battalion's two campaigns in that country during World War II. Green, white and red are the Italian national colors. The embattled division line refers to combat service and also indicates that the unit is organized as a Signal Combat Battalion. The colors orange and white are used for the Signal Corps.
+The Coat of Arms was approved on 9 October 1967, and the Distinctive Unit Insignia on 13 November 1967.
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-[[Literature]]: Image from Olompvo on Pinterest.
+[[Literature]]: Image from Olompvo on Pinterest. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.
 [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]]
 [[Category: Army heraldry]]
+[[Category: Granted 1967]]