903rd Support Battalion, US Army
903RD SUPPORT BATTALION, US ARMY
 (Coat of Arms) |
 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shield: Argent, on a bend Or edged Sable between in chief a terrestial globe of the first, landmasses and fimbriation of the third and in base a lion rampant Buff, eyed, langued and armed Gules, a sword of the third, point to dexter chief.
Crest: None.
Motto: Paratus et Certus (Ready and Sure).
Distinctive Unit Insignia, Description: A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Argent, on a bend Or edged Sable between in chief a terrestial globe of the first, landmasses and fimbriation of the third and in base a lion rampant Buff, eyed, langued and armed Gules, a sword of the third, point to dexter chief. Attached below a tripartite Black scroll inscribed "PARATUS ET CERTUS" in Silver.
Origin/meaning
The White field symbolises truth and ethics in the execution of the Battalion's duties. The Sword symbolises the execution of military duties and the continued support of the Warfighter. The Globe symbolises Worldwide service. The Globe is coloured White and Black indicating Day and Night operations. The Lion represents the Battalion's European heritage and mission focus. The Lion is in the Colours Buff and Red, the colours of Support Units.
The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia was both approved on 13 January 2009.
Literature: Images and further Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.
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