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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Dark Blue color is traditionally used by Infantry Units. The Cock on a Orange Field symbolises the Signal Element of the Battalion. The Dragon on on the Blue Field alludes to the Military Intelligence Component. The Embattlement highlights the Engineers of the former 3rd Infantry Division Engineer Brigade from which the Battalion was formed. The four embattlements indicates the 4th Brigade. The Battle Axe symbolises the Military Police Function to conduct security operations to provide law and order and process Ememy Prisoners of War/Civilian Internees. The Billet symbolises the Insignia of the 3rd Infantry Division. | |||
The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia was both approved on 14 September 2005. | |||
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[[Literature]]: Images from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. | [[Literature]]: Images and 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: Grantd 2005]] |