File:640 Support Battalion.jpg
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A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, on a sunburst Or a taeguk Proper garnished and fimbriated of the second enclosed by four flagstones, one, two and one Gules; to dexter chief and sinister base two arrowheads Tenné. Attached below the shield a Scarlet scroll inscribed "FORWARD AND ABOVE" in Gold letters. Symbolism Azure (Ultramarine Blue) and orange refer to Aviation, a new mission of the unit. The unit's heritage of the 240th Support Battalion is recalled by the sunburst, taeguk and arrowheads. The four flagstones represent the Korean War campaigns for which the consolidated unit was awarded campaign streamers and also denote the stepping stones to achievement, past and present, which distinguish the new battalion. Scarlet signifies courage and sacrifice, gold symbolizes excellence. Background The distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 1 August 2001. |
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| Source | http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Heraldry/ArmyDUISSICOA/ArmyHeraldryUnit.aspx?u=4565 |
| Author | 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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| current | 23:24, 24 December 2012 | | 150 × 150 (8 KB) | RightCowLeftCoast | User created page with UploadWizard |
