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The Black Mountains represent the Franklin Mountains in West Texas, in the Area where the Battalion was originally raised. On the southern slope of the Mountains is a Five Pointed Star which is illuminated at night. The Star also is a symbol of Texas "The Lone star State". The Ball and Cross Peen Hammers symbolises the logistics role. The Track signify the Modern Military Force. | |||
The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia, was both approved on 23 June 2008. | |||
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[[Literature]]: Images from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. | [[Literature]]: Images from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. | ||
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Revision as of 16:36, 2 October 2020
121ST SUPPORT BATTALION, US ARMY
 (Coat of Arms) |
 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shield: Per bend Buff and Gules a bend Or, a cross and ball peen hammer saltirewise superimposed in base by a stylized mechanized track Sable, on a chief per fess dancetty of three Azure (light Blue) and of the third with the dexter and sinister peaks dimunitive, a mullet on the dexter peak Argent, on the lower part of the chief a fillet of the fourth.
Crest: None.
Motto: Utmost in honorable service.
Distinctive Unit Insignia, Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per bend Buff and Gules a bend Or, a cross and ball peen hammer saltirewise superimposed in base by a stylized mechanized track Sable, on a chief per fess dancetty of three Azure (light Blue) and of the third with the dexter and sinister peaks dimunitive, a mullet on the dexter peak Argent, on the lower part of the chief a fillet of the fourth. Attached around the bottom and sides of the shield a Black scroll inscribed "UTMOST IN HONORABLE SERVICE" in Gold letters.
Origin/meaning
The Black Mountains represent the Franklin Mountains in West Texas, in the Area where the Battalion was originally raised. On the southern slope of the Mountains is a Five Pointed Star which is illuminated at night. The Star also is a symbol of Texas "The Lone star State". The Ball and Cross Peen Hammers symbolises the logistics role. The Track signify the Modern Military Force.
The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia, was both approved on 23 June 2008.
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