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Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in width overall consisting of two red lightning flashes alternating between three radiating gold rays issuing from behind the horizontal bar of a black heraldic water bucket, all above and between a blue scroll, the ends terminating at the sides of the rays and inscribed “SERVE AND ASSIST” in gold letters. | Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in width overall consisting of two red lightning flashes alternating between three radiating gold rays issuing from behind the horizontal bar of a black heraldic water bucket, all above and between a blue scroll, the ends terminating at the sides of the rays and inscribed “SERVE AND ASSIST” in gold letters. | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
Coat of Arms: Buff and light blue are the colors associated with the Quartermaster Corps. Buff and yellow reflect the unit’s lineage as a Supply and Service Battalion. The water bouget, two large skin bags used to carry water to troops, symbolizes the mission of the organization. The lightning flashes allude to the distinguished service of the Third Army and reflect the number of campaigns credited to the unit during World War II and the award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation as implied by the color red. | Coat of Arms: Buff and light blue are the colors associated with the Quartermaster Corps. Buff and yellow reflect the unit’s lineage as a Supply and Service Battalion. The water bouget, two large skin bags used to carry water to troops, symbolizes the mission of the organization. The lightning flashes allude to the distinguished service of the Third Army and reflect the number of campaigns credited to the unit during World War II and the award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation as implied by the color red. | ||