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The Blue field symbolises the origins as an Infantry Regiment. The Castle denotes service in the Spanish-American War service. The Red field symbolises the Engineer roots, the Key is from the Arms of the City of Angers, France where the 116th Engineer Regiment was stationed during World War I. The Lion from the Arms of the Belgian City of St Vith, where the Unit distinguished itself during World War II. | The Blue field symbolises the origins as an Infantry Regiment. The Castle denotes service in the Spanish-American War service. The Red field symbolises the Engineer roots, the Key is from the Arms of the City of Angers, France where the 116th Engineer Regiment was stationed during World War I. The Lion is from the Arms of the Belgian City of St Vith, where the Unit distinguished itself during World War II. | ||
The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit insignia was originally approved for the 162nd Engineer Combat Battalion on 13 August 1953. The where redesignated for the 141st Support Battalion on 23 July 1968. | The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit insignia was originally approved for the 162nd Engineer Combat Battalion on 13 August 1953. The where redesignated for the 141st Support Battalion on 23 July 1968. | ||