108th Signal Battalion, South Carolina Army National Guard
108TH SIGNAL BATTALION, SOUTH CAROLINA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
 (Coat of Arms) |
 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shield: Argent, a palmetto branch stem to base Vert charged with a mullet White voided Green between two lightning bolts arched chevronwise reversed Tenné.
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the South Carolina Army National Guard: On a wreath of the colors, Argent and Vert, upon a mount Green a palmetto tree Proper charged with a crescent White.
Motto: PRIDE IN EXCELLENCE.
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a green enamel palmetto branch stem to base passing under and over a voided silver five-pointed star between two orange lightning bolts arced convexly left and right all below a blue enamel scroll bearing the inscription "PRIDE IN EXCELLENCE" in silver letters.
Origin/meaning
Shield: Orange and white (silver) are the colors used for the Signal Corps. The palmetto branch refers to South Carolina, "The Palmetto State," the unit’s home area. The star implies command and guidance and represents the overall mission, while the lightning bolts symbolize speed and efficiency.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: Orange and white (silver) are the colors used for the Signal Corps. The palmetto branch refers to South Carolina, "The Palmetto State," the unit’s home area. The star implies command and guidance and represents the overall mission, while the lightning bolts symbolize speed and efficiency.
The arms were authorized on 8 November 1996. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved on 15 January 1971. It was amended on 8 November 1996, to change the symbolism.
Literature: Images and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army
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