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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Shield is in the colours of the Signal Corps. The Fleur-de-lis symbolizes the six European Campaigns. The Torch and Arrowhead symbolizes participation in Operation Torch,<br> | |||
the invasion of North Africa in 1942. The Coat of Arms was approved for the 59th Signal Battalion on 14 March 1932. It was redesignated for the 1st Armored Signal Battalion on <br> | |||
7 May 1942. It was again redesignated for the 1st Signal Battalion on 5 February 1962. The Coat of Arms was amended to adda crest on 24 July 1973<br> | |||
The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved for the 59th Signal Battalion on 9 April 1932. It was redesignated for the 1st Armored Signal Battalion on 7 May 1942<br> | |||
The insignia was redesignated for the 1st Signal Battalion on 5 February 1962. | |||
[[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]] | ||