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|align="center"|[[File:242ordnance.jpg|center|350 px| | |align="center"|[[File:242ordnance.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br> (Coat of Arms) | ||
|align="center"|[[File:242ordnance1.jpg|center|350 px| | |align="center"|[[File:242ordnance1.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br> (Distinctive Unit Insignia) | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The caliper and wrench symbolize the Unit's former maintenance function and the cogwheel above expresses their determination to keep th wheels turning. The Gauntlet and lightning flashes symbolize toughness and speed of performance. The Mountains symbolizes the Rocky Mountains in the State of Colorado, indicating the location of the Battalion. The Firebomb suggests the Unit's mission. the Heraldic fountain alludes to the Rhine River, where the Unit was engaged in combat action. The two fleurs-de-lis denote the campaigns in Normandy and Northern France during World War II. The Distinctive Unit insignia was approved orignally for the 242nd Maintenance Battalion 2 January 1968. It was redesignated effective 16 June 2005 for the 242nd Ordnance Battalion. The | The caliper and wrench symbolize the Unit's former maintenance function and the cogwheel above expresses their determination to keep th wheels turning. The Gauntlet and lightning flashes symbolize toughness and speed of performance. The Mountains symbolizes the Rocky Mountains in the State of Colorado, indicating the location of the Battalion. The Firebomb suggests the Unit's mission. the Heraldic fountain alludes to the Rhine River, where the Unit was engaged in combat action. The two fleurs-de-lis denote the campaigns in Normandy and Northern France during World War II. The Distinctive Unit insignia was approved orignally for the 242nd Maintenance Battalion 2 January 1968. It was redesignated effective 16 June 2005 for the 242nd Ordnance Battalion. The arms were approved on 16 June 2005. | ||
[[Literature]]: The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. | |||
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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category: Army heraldry]] | [[Category:Army heraldry]] | ||