785th Military Police Battalion, US Army
785TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION, US ARMY
 (Coat of Arms) |
 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shield: Vert, a double-headed battle-axe Or blades Sable fimbriated of the second, surmounted by two swords saltirewise of the like.
Crest: That for regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: On a wreath of the colors, Or and Vert, the Lexington Minute Man Proper. The Statue of the Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kitson, sculptor), stands on the Common in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Motto: SAFEGUARD AND SECURE.
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall, consisting of a gold demi-battle-axe with two black blades superimposed by two diagonally crossed gold swords, overall in base two wavy green scrolls, one above the other with the top scroll inscribed "SAFEGUARD" and the bottom scroll inscribed "AND SECURE" in gold letters.
Origin/meaning
Green and yellow (gold) are the colors traditionally associated with the Military Police Corps. The battle-axe is a symbol of authority and emphasizes the mission of the Battalion in both peace and war. The swords represent military readiness and commemorate the unit's two campaigns in World War II. Black denotes determination and dependability; gold is for honor and excellence. The arms were approved on 27 July 1992. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 2 July 1992.
Literature: Image from Wikimedia Commons. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.
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