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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The | The Colours golden yellow and brick red are those of the Transportation Corps. The device from the Distinctive Unit Insignia represent the overall mission of the Battalion. The wavy bars suggest water and refer to the organisation's service overseas during World War II and the War in Vietnam. The bollard and wharf are symbolic of the arrival and departure of supplies and equipment. They allude to the unit's missions during World War II and the Vietnam War. The New Guinean Sword and the Bolo indicated service in New Guinea and the Philippines during World War II. The Bishamon-Yari, a Spear, indicates service in Vietnam. | ||
The arms were approved on 19 September 1978 and the Distinctive Unit Insignia on 6 April 1966. | |||
[[Literature]]: The Institute of Heraldry, US Army | [[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]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1966]] | [[Category:Granted 1966]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1978]] | [[Category:Granted 1978]] | ||