393rd Military Police Battalion, US Army
 (Coat of Arms Version 1) |
 (Coat of Arms Version 2) |
 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Country: United States  |
| English | Shield: Quarterly Or and Vert, in the first quarter a bear rampant Sanguine (Dark Red), in the fourth a bell of the like, overall bend sinisterwise hilt to base an antique sword Proper. Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve:On a wreath 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. Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned as follows:“Quarterly Or and Vert, in the first quarter a bear rampant Sanguine, in the fourth a bell of the like, overall an antique sword hilt to base with blade Argent, grip Sable, garnished of the first.” Attached below the device a tripartite Sanguine (Dark Red) motto scroll doubled Gold inscribed “TRUTH AND JUSTICE” in Gold letters. |
Origin/meaning
The branch colors, green and gold, represent Military Police. The bear recalls the state of California, original home of the unit and also signifies strength. The bell announces warnings of war or heralds the end of hostilities and is a canting reference to the city of Bell, California. The sword symbolizes readiness and justice and the pursuit of honor. Dark red denotes courage and sacrifice.
The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 3 August 2005.
Literature: Images from Olompvo on Pinterest and DUI from Wikimedia Commons. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.
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