106th Support Battalion, Mississippi Army National Guard: Difference between revisions
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Buff and Scarlet are the colours used by Support Units. The Star symbolises strong leadership. The Fret symbolises the support mission. The Canton alludes to the (former) State Flag of Mississippi, and the Home State of the Battalion. The Wavy Bend represents Pearl River flowing by Monticello, the Battalion's HQ. | Buff and Scarlet are the colours used by Support Units. The Star symbolises strong leadership. The Fret symbolises the support mission. The Canton alludes to the (former) State Flag of Mississippi, and the Home State of the Battalion. The Wavy Bend represents Pearl River flowing by Monticello, the Battalion's HQ. The arms were approved on 23 June 1975 and the Distinctive Unit Insignia on 23 September 1975. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:37, 24 February 2024
106TH SUPPORT BATTALION, MISSISSIPPI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
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 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shield: Buff, a bend wavy between a mullet and a fret Azure all fimbriated Argent, in dexter chief on a canton Gules a Saltire of the second fimbriated of the third.
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Mississippi Army National Guard: On a wreath of teh colors Argent and Gules, a slip of magnolia full flower with leaves Proper behind a trident Sable.
Motto: We shall provide.
Distinctive Unit Insignia, Description: A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Buff, a bend wavy between a mullet and a fret Azure, in dexter chief on a canton Gules a Saltire of the second. Attached below and to the sides of the shield a Silver scroll inscribed "WE SHALL PROVIDE" in Blue letters.
Origin/meaning
Buff and Scarlet are the colours used by Support Units. The Star symbolises strong leadership. The Fret symbolises the support mission. The Canton alludes to the (former) State Flag of Mississippi, and the Home State of the Battalion. The Wavy Bend represents Pearl River flowing by Monticello, the Battalion's HQ. The arms were approved on 23 June 1975 and the Distinctive Unit Insignia on 23 September 1975.
Literature: The Institute of Heraldry, US Army
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