759th Military Police Battalion, US Army
759TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION, US ARMY
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 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shield: Per saltire Vert and Or, in chief three fleurs-de-lis two and one of the second; in dexter a palm tree Proper; in sinister, the Airlift Monument Proper; and in base, three fleur-de-lis one and two of the second.
Crest: From a wreath Or and Vert a towered gateway of the first superimposed by a laurel wreath Proper enclosing a fleur-de-lis Azure; perched upon the gateway a bald eagle, wings displayed and inverted Proper.
Motto: TENEZ LA PORTE (Hold the Gate).
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/32 (2.78cm) inches in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per saltire Vert and Or, in chief three fleurs-de-lis two and one of the second; in dexter a palm tree Proper; in sinister, the Airlift Monument Proper; and in base, three fleur-de-lis one and two of the second. Attached below the shield a gold scroll inscribed "TENEZ LA PORTE" in green letters
Origin/meaning
Shield: The colors green and yellow are for the Military Police. The organization's World War II service in the European Theater is symbolized by the fleurs-de-lis and in North Africa by the palm tree. The Airlift Monument, erected in the Western Sector of Berlin, is used to represent the 759th Military Police Battalion's participation in the Berlin Airlift. Crest: The Military Police branch is represented by the colors, green and yellow (gold). The fortified gateway and the eagle on guard upon it refer to the unit motto, Tenez La Porte, meaning "Hold the Gate, Door or Entrance." The eagle symbolizes the United States, its interest and security. The gateway also refers to fortified Europe during World War II during which the unit participated with distinction in operations in Italy, France, the Rhineland and Central Europe. The fleur-de-lis recalls specifically action in Southern France, for which the unit gained particular note. The wreath signifies honor and achievement. Gold denotes excellence. The arms were originally approved on 2 October 1952. It was amended to add a crest on 13 September 1999. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 2 October 1952.
Literature: Image Distinctive Unit Insignia from Wikimedia Commons and The Coat of Arms from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.
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