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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Colours are those of the Military Police, The Galley and Fleur-de-lis are from the | The Colours are those of the Military Police, The Galley and Fleur-de-lis are from the arms of the City of Paris, and indicates the service in World War II in the Area of the French Capital.<br> | ||
The Fleur-de-lis also symbolises service in Northern France. The Galley also symbolises the Battalion's early assignment escorting prisoners from North Africa. | The Fleur-de-lis also symbolises service in Northern France. The Galley also symbolises the Battalion's early assignment escorting prisoners from North Africa. | ||
[[Literature]]: Wright: Army Lineage Series Military Police | [[Literature]]: Wright: Army Lineage Series Military Police | ||
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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category:Army heraldry]] | [[Category:Army heraldry]] | ||