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Orange and white are the colors traditionally associated with the Signal Corps. The saltire taken from the State Flag of Alabama, alludes to the Confederate Flag and symbolizes the organization's Civil War service. The arrow refers to the battalion's service in the Indian Wars against the Creeks and the lightning flash is a symbol of celerity and force. | |||
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 711th Command Signal Operations Battalion on 23 September 1974. The coat of arms was redesignated for the 711th Signal Battalion on 23 November 1979. The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 711th Command Signal Operations Battalion on 11 November 1974. The insignia was redesignated for the 711th Signal Battalion on 23 November 1979. | |||
[[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]] | ||
[[Category: Granted 1974]] | |||