158th Finance Battalion, Arizona Army National Guard

158TH FINANCE BATTALION, ARIZONA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

Official blazon

Shield: Sable, a double warded key bow to base and a sword saltirewise Or superimposed by a lozenge fesswise Argent; a chief per fess, battled embattled Celeste and Or, a bezant.
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Arizona Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Sable, a giant cactus Proper.
Motto: SIRVIENDO SOLDADOS (Serving Soldiers).

Origin/meaning

Silver gray and golden yellow are the colors traditionally used by the Finance Corps; black represents solidity and solvency. The embattlement suggests the canyon terrain of Arizona, the unit's home state, nicknamed "Grand Canyon State." The gold disk, alluding to the sun, also recalls coinage, monetary exchange and finance. The crossed key and sword represent teamwork and cooperation; the key symbolizes control of funds and security and the sword is for military preparedness.

The arms were approved on 3 April 2000.

Literature: Image from Wikimedia Commons. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.

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