261st Medical Battalion, US Army
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261ST MEDICAL BATTALION, US ARMY
(Coat of Arms) |
(Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
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Origin/meaning
The Fleur-de-lis symbolises service in France, the Chevronwise partition line symbolises the Mountaineous Terrain in the Neaples-Rome Area, where the Battalion served during world War II. The Crest further symbolises service in Italy by using the Italian Green-White and Red Colours. The Snake from the Rod of Aesculapius symbolise the Medical Role and the Armoured Fist the Military Role.
The arms were approved on 8 July 1992.
Literature: Images from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army and Wikimedia Commons.
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