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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Colours are those of the Signal Corps. The Arrows symbolizes the three assault landings made in the Pacific during World War II. The Wavy fess indicates the overseas location<br> | |||
at the time of the activation of the Battalion. The Crest symbolizes action in the Philippines and New Guinea during World War II.<br> | |||
The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved for the 16th Signal Battalion, Corps on 11 July 1952. They where redesignated for the 16th Signal Battalion on 12<br> | |||
December 1958. The Coat of Arms was amended to add a crest on 23 December 1996, | |||
[[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]] | ||