376th Military Intelligence Battalion, US Army
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Country: United States  |
| English | Sable, a demi-globe issuant from base Azure (Oriental Blue) gridlined Argent (Silver Gray), overall two swords pilewise reversed Or between in chief a stylized Rosetta Stone and the head of a sphinx of the third garnished of the first. Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Argent and Sable, 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. |
Origin/meaning
Oriental blue and silver gray are the colors traditionally used by Military Intelligence units. Gold is emblematic of honor and high achievement; blue and black represent day and night and underscore around-the-clock vigilance. The joined swords signify teamwork and military preparedness, while the globe refers to the worldwide scope of the unit's mission. The Rosetta Stone symbolizes the decipherment of a language or system to ferret out meanings and, with the swords, reflects the Battalion's motto. The sphinx or silent guardian is a traditional symbol frequently used to represent Military Intelligence. The coat of arms was approved effective 16 September 1997.
Literature: Image from Olompvo on Pinterest.
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