188th Support Battalion, US Army

188TH SUPPORT BATTALION, US ARMY

(Coat of Arms)

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

Official blazon

Shield: Per chevron Gules and Or, a chevron raguly Sable edged of the second, in base an oak tree Proper.
Crest: From a wreath Or and Gules, a key ward downward and wrench in saltire of the second, overall a firebomb Proper edged of the first surmounted by a torteau firmriated and charged with amullet of the first.
Motto: Laboriferum garvis (Bearing the Heavy Burden).

Distinctive Unit Insignia, Dewscription: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height overall consisting of a gold oak tree bearing a crescent above a Roman sword, both crimson, the sword surmounting the tree diagonally from upper left to lower rigth.