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The Colours Green and gold symbolises the Battalion's association with armour. The embattled division recalls Campaign participation in Europe during World War II. The Tank Wheel in base refers to the unit's mission as a Tank Division. The units' previous designation as both an Administration and än Adjutant General Company is recalled by the quill. The Lion passant further recalls European servie during World War II and is a symbol of courage and strength. Gold also denotes excellence. The Mural crown indicates World War II service in the Rhineland. The Gauntlet and Sword symbolises unit forces attacking and vanquishing Nazism in World War II Germany. The | The Colours Green and gold symbolises the Battalion's association with armour. The embattled division recalls Campaign participation in Europe during World War II. The Tank Wheel in base refers to the unit's mission as a Tank Division. The units' previous designation as both an Administration and än Adjutant General Company is recalled by the quill. The Lion passant further recalls European servie during World War II and is a symbol of courage and strength. Gold also denotes excellence. The Mural crown indicates World War II service in the Rhineland. The Gauntlet and Sword symbolises unit forces attacking and vanquishing Nazism in World War II Germany. The arms were approved 9 November 2007. | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:35, 1 November 2023
SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION, 1ST ARMOURED DIVISION, US ARMY
Official blazon
Shield: Per pale and per fess embattled Or and Vert in chief a lion passant armed and langued Gules counterchanged of the field, in dexter base a quill bendwise, in sinister base a serrated tank wheel counterchanged.
Crest: On a wreath Or and Vert, issuing from a mural crown of the first a gauntleted fist Gris gransping a sword Proper.
Motto: Make it matter
Origin/meaning
The Colours Green and gold symbolises the Battalion's association with armour. The embattled division recalls Campaign participation in Europe during World War II. The Tank Wheel in base refers to the unit's mission as a Tank Division. The units' previous designation as both an Administration and än Adjutant General Company is recalled by the quill. The Lion passant further recalls European servie during World War II and is a symbol of courage and strength. Gold also denotes excellence. The Mural crown indicates World War II service in the Rhineland. The Gauntlet and Sword symbolises unit forces attacking and vanquishing Nazism in World War II Germany. The arms were approved 9 November 2007.
Literature: The Institute of Heraldry, US Army
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