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Shield: The crossed lightning flashes symbolize the unit’s ability to readily support with signal communications facilities. The three magnolia leaves and blossom, the state flower of Mississippi, represent the 845th Signal Battalion’s home area of Pascagoula, Mississippi, and its assignment at one time to the Third U.S. Army. The crescent, a symbol of North Africa, refers to the unit’s campaign service in North Africa during World War II. The colors black and white allude to day and night alertness, while orange is a colors used for Signal units. | Shield: The crossed lightning flashes symbolize the unit’s ability to readily support with signal communications facilities. The three magnolia leaves and blossom, the state flower of Mississippi, represent the 845th Signal Battalion’s home area of Pascagoula, Mississippi, and its assignment at one time to the Third U.S. Army. The crescent, a symbol of North Africa, refers to the unit’s campaign service in North Africa during World War II. The colors black and white allude to day and night alertness, while orange is a colors used for Signal units. | ||
Distinctive Unit Insignia: The crossed lightning flashes symbolize the unit’s ability to readily support with signal communications facilities. The three magnolia leaves and blossom, the state flower of Mississippi, represent the 845th Signal Battalion’s home area, Third U.S. Army, and the location of the organization’s last activation at Pascagoula, Mississippi. The crescent, a symbol of North Africa, refers to the unit’s campaign service in North Africa during World War II. The colors black and white are used here to symbolize day and night alertness, while orange is a colors used for Signal units. | Distinctive Unit Insignia: The crossed lightning flashes symbolize the unit’s ability to readily support with signal communications facilities. The three magnolia leaves and blossom, the state flower of Mississippi, represent the 845th Signal Battalion’s home area, Third U.S. Army, and the location of the organization’s last activation at Pascagoula, Mississippi. The crescent, a symbol of North Africa, refers to the unit’s campaign service in North Africa during World War II. The colors black and white are used here to symbolize day and night alertness, while orange is a colors used for Signal units. | ||