168th Medical Battalion, US Army: Difference between revisions

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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
Maroon and White are traditionally associated with the Medical Corps. The column with the snake represent strong medical support supplied by the Unit. The Stars allude to provision of command administrative duties. One Column, six Stars and the eight sides of the Octagon gives the Battalion's Number 168.
Maroon and White are traditionally associated with the Medical Corps. The column with the snake represent strong medical support supplied by the Unit. The Stars allude to provision of command administrative duties. One Column, six Stars and the eight sides of the Octagon gives the Battalion's Number 168. World War II campaign participation in northern France and Normandy is recalled by the Felur-de-lis and the Lion. The last being derived form the Arms of the Region. Campaigns in Central Europe and the Rhineland is represented by the ragged Staff. The Snake symbolises medical care. The Laurel Wreath symbolise Honour and Achievement.


The Coat of Arms wasa pproved on 14 September 1993. It was amended to add a Crest on 3 October 2002. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 30 January 1968. It was amended to revise the description and symbolism on 14 Septemerb 1993.
The Coat of Arms wasa pproved on 14 September 1993. It was amended to add a Crest on 3 October 2002. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 30 January 1968. It was amended to revise the description and symbolism on 14 Septemerb 1993.
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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]]   
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]]   
[[Category: Army heraldry]]
[[Category: Army heraldry]]
[[Granted:1993]]
[[Category: Granted 1993]]
[[Granted:1968]]
[[Category: Granted 1968]]