901st Support Battalion, US Army

901ST SUPPORT BATTALION, US ARMY

Coat of arms (crest) of 901st Support Battalion, US Army

(Coat of Arms)
Coat of arms (crest) of 901st Support Battalion, US Army

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

Official blazon

Shield: Tierce in pairle Gules, Argent and Azure; in chief a mullet Sable fimbriated and charged with the Alpha and the Omega interlaced, in base a terrestial globe Or; a brodure of the last.
Crest: None.
Motto: Whithout hesitation or fear.

Distinctive Unit Insignia, Description: A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Tierce in pairle Gules, Argent and Azure; in chief a mullet Sable fimbriated and charged with the Alpha and the Omega interlaced, in base a terrestial globe Or; a brodure of the last. Attached over the top of the shield is a Gold scroll inscribed "WITHOUT" in Black letters, on the dexter side is a Gold scroll inscribed with "HESITATION" in black letters and on sinister sid is a Gold scroll inscribed with "OR FEAR" in black letters.

Origin/meaning

The division of the shield alludes to the insignia of the Army Materiel Command, which the Battalion serves. The Star spanning the top of the Globe represents the Battalion's contingency contracting capabilities in support oif the Warfighter around the World. The Alpha and Omega refers to the contracting process to all classes of supply and services necessary for mission success.

The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia was both approved on 4 May 2007.

Literature: Images and further Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.


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