489th Support Battalion, Utah Army National Guard

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489TH SUPPORT BATTALION, UTAH ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

Coat of arms (crest) of the 489th Support Battalion, Utah Army National Guard

Official blazon

Motto: Suscipio Victoria (Supporting Victory)

Origin/meaning

The Crest is that for Regiments and Separate Battalions of the Utah Army National Guard. Buff and Red are the colours of Support Unit. The Key, Gun Barrel and Ship's Wheel symbolises Logistics and are taken from the emblem of the Quartermaster Corps. The Sword is indicative of the Figthing Troops the Battalion Supports. The covered Wagon in the Chief symbolises the Wagon Drivers Corps the predecessor of the Quartermaster Corps.

The Coat of Arms was approved on 30 November 2010.


Literature: Image and further Information from the Institute of Heraldry, US Army.