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Blazon:

  1. Shield: Azure (dark blue), a torch Or enflamed Or and Gules, overall a globe Celeste gridlined Argent surmounted by a sword and quill in saltire of the like hilted Or.
  2. Crest: On a wreath of the colors (Or and Azure (dark blue)), a mullet of the first surmounted on a torteau issuing from a mount and between two palmettos proper.
  3. Motto: ARMY PRIDE.

Symbolism:

  • Shield:
  1. Dark blue is the primary branch color of the Adjutant General's Corps.
  2. The torch represents the training mission of the Battalion and the globe symbolizes the world wide service of its graduates.
  3. The quill refers to the administrative responsibilities of the unit's mission and the sword represents the U.S. Army.
  • Crest:
  1. The star symbolizes the unit's Meritorious Unit Commendation; the mount and palms allude to the Pacific and the unit's World War II area of service.
  2. The demi-torteau forms the illusion of the setting sun and represents victory over Japan in the Pacific.
  3. Palms are also a traditional symbol of victory. They are portrayed as "palmettos," the state tree of South Carolina, and reflect the unit's home location at Ft Jackson.
Date The coat of arms was approved on 1987-12-09
Source US Army Institute Of Heraldry
Author US Army Institute Of Heraldry
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This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use.

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