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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Antenna symbolises the Signal function. The colours are those of the Signal Corps. The Arrowheads of the Fleur-de-lis symbolises the three landing the Battalion took part in during World War II - Southern France, Naples-Foggia and Rome-Arno. The lightnings symbolises communication. | |||
The Coat of Arms was approved on 12 November 1941 and amended to add a Crest on 13 March 1967. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 18 November 1941. | |||
[[Literature]]: The Institute of Heraldry, US Army | [[Literature]]: The Institute of Heraldry, US Army | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category: Army heraldry]] | [[Category: Army heraldry]] | ||