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US Army 338th Military Intelligence Battalion Distinctive Unit Insignia

Description/Blazon

Shield

Argent, an oval sphere Azure (Oriental Blue) gridlined of the field, overall a key wards up palewise of the last superimposed by a sphinx's head Or garnished Sable; on a chief embattled Sable two flashes saltirewise Gules.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: On a wreath of the colors Argent and Azure (Oriental Blue), the Lexington Minute Man Proper. The statue of the Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kitson, sculptor), stands on the Common in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Motto

INVENI ET USURPA (Find and Exploit).

Symbolism

Shield

Oriental blue is the primary color traditionally associated with the Military Intelligence Corps. The embattled division of the shield signifies defense and military preparedness while black and white suggest night and day capabilities. The globe denotes the far-reaching scope of the unit's mission. The key symbolizes security, the sphinx alludes to vigilance and strength. The red flashes indicate speed and action while representing electronic communications and technology.

Crest

The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.

Background

The coat of arms was approved on 28 March 1990.

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Source https://tioh.army.mil/Catalog/ViewImage.aspx?id=9230
Author United States 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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