1st Combined Arms Battalion, 5th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, US Army

From Heraldry of the World
Jump to navigation Jump to search

1ST COMBINED ARMS BATTALION, 5TH BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM, 1ST ARMORED DIVISION, US ARMY

Coat of arms (crest) of 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 5th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, US Army

Coat of arms (crest) of 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 5th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, US Army

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

Official blazon

Shield:Azure (Dark Blue), an equilateral triangle Vert fimbriated and surmounted by a lightning bolt in bend sinister throughout Argent, in dexter chief a mullet Or, all within a brodure of the last
Crest: None
Motto: Courageous and versatile

Origin/meaning

The blue and yellow colours inidcate Infantry and Armor, the two branches that form the Battalion. The border represents the distinction of Future Combat Systems. The Triangle denotes successs with the changes in the armored force. The Lightning symbolise the speed with which the Battalion accomplish each mission. The Star denotes Texas, where the Battalion was originally formed. The arms were approved on 15 May 2008.

Literature: The Institute of Heraldry, US Army


US heraldry portal



This page is part of the
Usa.jpg
US heraldry portal


Logo-new.jpg
Heraldry of the World
Newyork.jpg

US heraldry:




  • Total pages in the US section : 20,506
Brooklyn-snyder.jpg

Ecclesiastical Heraldry of the USA:

Department of Defense.png

Military Heraldry:


Contact and Support

Partners:

Your logo here ?
Contact us



© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink Ralf Hartemink arms.jpg
Index of the site