417th Signal Battalion, Florida Army National Guard

417TH SIGNAL BATTALION, FLORIDA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

Official blazon

Shield: Per chevron enhanced Tenné and Argent, between two lightning flashes chevronwise of the first a triangle Gules charged with a millet of seven White above two barrulets couped wavy Azure, on a chief per chevron of the second four palm fronds chevronwise Vert.
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalion of the Florida National Guard: On a wreath of the colors, Argent and Tenné, an alligator statant Proper.
Motto: GUARDS THE PEACE.

Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of two orange lightning flashes chevronwise issuing from the apex four green palm fronds faced left and right and bearing in the lower area between the flashes a seven-pointed white star above two wavy bars all above a red scroll arced to base, lined gold and inscribed "GUARDS THE PEACE," in gold letters; the interior areas between the flashes, star, wavy bars and scroll all of gold.