101 Quartermaster Battalion
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm)
in height overall, consisting of a shield blazoned:
Azure, between two barrulets six fleurs-de-lis all Or.
Attached below the shield, a gold scroll inscribed "NON
SIBI SED OMNIBUS" in blue letters.
- Symbolism: The
shield is blue to indicate that the organization served
with an Infantry Division and also that the majority of
the personnel was drawn from the Infantry. The gold
barrulets represent that portion of the personnel drawn
from the Cavalry. The six fleurs-de-lis symbolize the
operations in which the organization participated during
World War I.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for
the 26th Division Quartermaster Train on 16 Jul 1927. It
was amended to correct the motto on 7 Dec 1928. On 25
Mar 1936 the insignia was approved and reassigned for
the 101st Quartermaster Regiment. The insignia was
authorized for the 26th Supply and Transport Battalion
on 23 Dec 1964. As a result of the reorganization of
Massachusetts, Connecticut and Vermont ARNG units, the
insignia was cancelled on 16 Feb 1988. On 1 Sep 1995 the
distinctive unit insignia was reinstated and
redesignated for the 101st Quartermaster Battalion.
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Coat
of Arms
- Description:
Shield: Azure, between two barrulets six fleurs-de-lis
all Or. Crest: That for the regiments and separate
battalions of the Massachusetts Army National Guard:
From a wreath Or and Azure, a dexter arm embowed clothed
Blue and ruffed White Proper the hand grasping a broad
sword Argent the pommel and hilt Or. Motto: NON SIBI,
SED OMNIBUS (Not for Self, But for All).
- Symbolism:
Shield: The 101st Quartermaster Battalion derives from
the 101st Supply Train, 26th Division, formed in 1917
and demobilized in 1919. The following is quoted from
the original letter of approval dated 16 Jul 1927: "The
shield is blue to indicate that the organization served
with an Infantry Division and also that the majority of
the personnel was drawn from the Infantry. The gold
barrulets represent that portion of the personnel drawn
from the Cavalry. The six fleurs-de-lis symbolize the
operations in which the organization participated during
the World War." Crest: The crest is that of the
Massachusetts Army National Guard.
- Background: The
coat of arms was originally approved for the 26th
Division Quartermaster Train on 16 Jul 1927. It was
amended to correct the motto on 4 Dec 1928. On 29 Dec
1936 the coat of arms was approved and reassigned for
the 101st Quartermaster Regiment. It was authorized for
the 26th Supply and Transport Battalion on 23 Dec 1964.
As a result of the reorganization of Massachusetts,
Connecticut and Vermont ARNG units, the insignia was
cancelled on 16 Feb 1988. On 1 Sep 1995 the coat of arms
was reinstated and redesignated for the 101st
Quartermaster Battalion.
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