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Crest: The tower symbolizes strength and commemorates the unit's World War II decorations earned for the European Theater and the two campaigns in France. The cross highlights medical care; red denotes sacrifice and bravery and alludes to the Meritorious Unit Commendation. The palm fronds honor the unit's Meritorious Unit Commendation awarded for Vietnam, while the fourteen rays underscore the battalion's campaign there. The palms also refer to the unit's Croix de Guerre for Normandy Beaches. | Crest: The tower symbolizes strength and commemorates the unit's World War II decorations earned for the European Theater and the two campaigns in France. The cross highlights medical care; red denotes sacrifice and bravery and alludes to the Meritorious Unit Commendation. The palm fronds honor the unit's Meritorious Unit Commendation awarded for Vietnam, while the fourteen rays underscore the battalion's campaign there. The palms also refer to the unit's Croix de Guerre for Normandy Beaches. | ||
The | The arms were originally approved for the 61st Medical Battalion on 13 January 1943. It was rescinded on 22 December 1965. The arms were reinstated for the 61st Medical Battalion on 10 December 1992. On 19 February 1999 the Coat of Arms was amended to add a Crest. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved on 13 January 1943. It was rescinded on 22 December 1965. The insignia was reinstated on 2 March 1966. On 15 January 1993 the description and symbolism was amended. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from Wikimedia Commons. Information from 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 1943]] | [[Category:Granted 1943]] | ||