16th Signal Battalion, US Army

16TH SIGNAL BATTALION, US ARMY

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

Official blazon

Shield: Tenné a fess wavy Azure fimbriated Argent, issuant from base palewise overall the heads of three Micronesian arrows with shafts barbed each of six of the third.
Crest: From a wreath Argent and Tenné a palm frond Proper superimposed by two lightning bolts oilewise Gules, overall a sea lion Or langued Gules and holding in dexter fin a dagger Or.
Motto: Communications first

Distinctive Unit Insignia, Description: A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) i height overall consisting of a shield blazoned:
Tenné a fess wavy Azure fimbriated Argent, issuant from base palewise overall the heads of three Micronesian arrows with shafts barbed each of six of the third.
Attached below the shield a Silver scroll inscribed "COMMUNICATIONS FIRST" in Blue letters.