1st Transportation Battalion, US Army

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1ST TRANSPORTATION BATTALION, US ARMY

Coat of arms (crest) of 1st Transportation Battalion, US Army
Coat of arms (crest) of 1st Transportation Battalion, US Army

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

Official blazon

Shield: Azure, a sea horse Or, the dexter paw upholding a pair of wings conjoined Argent.
Crest: None
Motto: First and finest

Distictive Unit Insignia, Description: A gold color metal sea horse, the dexter paw upholding a pair of silver color metal wings conjoined,
the sea horse within in base a three segmented blue scroll inscribed "FIRST AND FINEST" in gold color metal letters. The Device is 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in width.

Origin/meaning

The Sea Horse holding Wings, symbolizes the Seaborne Aviation Maintenance function of the Battalion. The arms were approved on 2 September 1965. The Distinctive Unit Insignia on 3 November 1965
It was amended to correct the symbolism on 9 February 1970.

Literature: The Institute of Heraldry, US Army

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