40th Finance Battalion, California Army National Guard
 (Coat of Arms) |
Country: United States  |
| English | Shield: Per fess wavy (in the manner of a Taeguk) Gules and Azure, a stylized arrowhead voided Sable enclosing a lozenge fesswise Or, a canton of the third bearing a bear's head caboshed of the fourth. Crest:That for the regiments and separate battalions of the California Army National Guard:From a wreath Or and Gules, the setting sun behind a grizzly bear passant on a grassy field all Proper. Distinctive Unit Insignia: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.88cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per fess wavy (in the manner of a Teaguk) Gules and Azure, a stylized arrowhead voided sable enclosing a lozenge fesswise Or, a canton of the third bearing a bear's head caboshed of the fourth. |
Origin/meaning
The Wavy Red and Blue Field alludes to the Taeguk of Korea and highlights the Korean War Campaign participation Credits and Decorations. The Arrowheads represent the Philippine Worl War II Honours and Assault Landings. The Gold Diamont is from the Finance Corps Branch Insignia.The Bear suggests the Motto while reflecting Military Preparedness. The Coat of Arms and the Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 17 August 1994.
Literature: Images and Information from The Institute of Heraldry.
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