804th Quartermaster Battalion, New Mexico Army National Guard
804TH QUARTERMASTER BATTALION, NEW MEXICO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
 (Coat of Arms) |
 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shield: Sable, on a pale Buff superimposed by an annulet bearing four roundels crosswise all counterchanged, a sword Gules.
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the New Mexico Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Sable, a coiled rattlesnake Proper.
Motto: PRIMEROS ADELANTE (First Forward).
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height consisting of a shield in the configuration of an inverted projectile blazoned: Sable, a pale Buff Or superimposed by an annulet bearing four roundels crosswise all counterchanged enclosing a sword Gules. Arced across the shield is a blue scroll inscribed "PRIMEROS ADELANTE" in gold.
Origin/meaning
Coat of Arms: Buff is the primary color traditionally used by the Quartermaster Corps. Black represents oil and its derivatives. The annulet and the small roundels suggest wheels and bearings and the unit's POL mission to keep their battalion's motorized elements fueled, moving and lubed at all times. The upright sword and vertical bar refer to the number "one" underscoring the organization's motto. Red is for action and valor; the sword also symbolizes total military preparedness. The colors of the shield are counterchanged suggesting teamwork and cooperation.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: Black represents oil and its derivatives. The annulet and the small roundels suggest wheels and bearings and the unit's Petroleum, Oil and Lubrication (POL) mission; to keep their battalion's motorized elements fueled, moving and lubed at all times. The upright sword and vertical bar refer to the number, "one" underscoring the organization's motto. Red is for action and valor; the sword also symbolizes total military preparedness. The colors of the shield are counterchanged suggesting teamwork and cooperation. The scroll and shield shape suggests a projectile referring to the unit's association with the 804th Antiaircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion.
The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 12 May 1999.
Literature: Images and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army
US heraldry portal
This page is part of the  |
 |
 US heraldry:
|
 Ecclesiastical Heraldry of the USA:
 Military Heraldry: |
Contact and Support
Partners:
Your logo here ?
Contact us
© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink 
Index of the site