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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
Crimson and yellow are the colours of the Ordnance Corps. The saltire alludes to the Roman Numeral X = 10, and thus to the Battalion's number. The atom symbol, wrench and electric bolts , indicate the Battalion's mechanical, nuclear and electrical support mission. The fleur-de-lis symbolizes the unit's European World War II Campaign honours. The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 9 November 1954. | Crimson and yellow are the colours of the Ordnance Corps. The saltire alludes to the Roman Numeral X = 10, and thus to the Battalion's number. The atom symbol, wrench and electric bolts , indicate the Battalion's mechanical, nuclear and electrical support mission. The fleur-de-lis symbolizes the unit's European World War II Campaign honours. The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 9 November 1954. | ||
[[Literature]]: The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. | [[Literature]]: The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category: Army heraldry]] | [[Category: Army heraldry]] | ||