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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
Shield: Per fess enhanced indented Sable and Vert, three mullets fesswise, in base a scale superimposed by a fasces and an early American Pistol saltirewise Or, a chief embattled of the like<br> | |||
Crest: That for regiments and separate battalions of the North Carolina National Guard: from a wreath Or and Sable, a hornet's nest hanging from a bough beset with 13 hornets all Proper<br> | |||
Motto: Ready when called | |||
Distinctive Unit Insignia, Description: A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consiting of a shield blazoned: Per fess enhanced indented Sable and Vert, three mullets fesswise, in base a scale superimposed by a fasces and an early American Pistol saltirewise Or, a chief embattled of the like. Attached below the shield a Black scroll doubled and inscribed "READY WHEN<br> CALLED" in Gold. | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
Green and yellow are the colours traditionally associated with the Military Police Corps. Black alludes to the determination, power and protection. The Green Peaks alludes to the Mountains near<br> | |||
Asheville, N.C. where the Battalion HQ is located. The Scales, Pistol and fasces are taken from the Military Police Regimental Coat of Arms.<br> | |||
The three stars are taken to represent the Military Police Motto: Assist, Protect and Defend<br> | |||
The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 1 September 2003. | |||
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